Transformative learning intervention: Effect on functional health literacy and diabetes knowledge in older african americans

Daphne W. Ntiri; Merry Stewart

doi:10.1080/02701960902911265

Transformative learning intervention: Effect on functional health literacy and diabetes knowledge in older african americans

Daphne W. Ntiri
, Merry Stewart

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This study evaluated the effect of a transformative learning (TL) intervention on functional health literacy and diabetes knowledge in older African Americans. Twenty participants from senior community centers completed a six-session intervention. The short-form Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (s-TOFHLA), Literacy Assessment for Diabetes (LAD), and Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT) were used to perform pre- and postmeasurements. Postintervention s-TOFHLA scores and DKT scores were significantly increased (p <.5). Participants' verbal responses further affirmed the positive influence of the TL principles.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	100-113
Number of pages	14
Journal	Gerontology and Geriatrics Education
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960902911265
State	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Blacks
Education
Geriatrics
Self-management
Training

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Education
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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