How Can Healthcare Providers Improve Health Literacy?
Healthcare providers can play a pivotal role in improving health literacy by:
Using Plain Language: Simplify medical terms and use everyday language. Employing Teach-Back Method: Ask parents to repeat the information to ensure understanding. Providing Visual Aids: Use diagrams and pictures to explain complex concepts. Offering Multilingual Resources: Provide information in multiple languages as needed. Encouraging Questions: Create a comfortable environment where parents feel free to ask questions.
