Dimensions of Health Literacy among People with Disabilities – A qualitative analysis of restricting and enabling factors in the Bavaria-Tyrol border region
Röttger, A.; Kerschbaumer, L. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2024 · Heft S 05 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background People with disabilities (PWD) face significant health disparities, including reduced life expectancy, and challenges in accessing health care services. Communication and information barriers, compounded by limited availability of specialized care and physical accessibility issues, aggravate these disparities. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated these challenges, requiring equitable health, in line with the requirements of the CRPD. Health literacy (HL) is emerging as a critical tool to address these challenges, as it is associated with improved health outcomes and increased participation in health…