Enhancing Health Literacy and Self-Care Abilities among Individuals with Chronic Diseases

Kadar, Kusrini

doi:10.20956/icon.v9i1.33038

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Enhancing Health Literacy and Self-Care Abilities among Individuals with Chronic Diseases

Kadar, Kusrini

Indonesian Contemporary Nursing Journal (ICON Journal) · Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024) · pp. 3–7

DOI: 10.20956/icon.v9i1.33038
ISSN: 2686-116X, 2528-2557
Published: 2024-08-28
Publisher: Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Hasanuddin
Language: en

Abstract

Health literacy is an essential element in the effective management of chronic diseases. It provides a foundation for individuals to understand, evaluate, and utilize health information, thus enabling them to make well-informed decisions regarding their care. For individuals living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, health literacy is not just about understanding their health needs; it is about empowering them to manage their conditions effectively, make informed healthcare decisions, and maintain a higher quality of life. This writing explores the multidimensional relationship between health literacy and self-care abilities among people with chronic diseases, examining the factors affecting health literacy, its impact on self-care, strategies for improvement, and the pivotal role of health professionals in this context.

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Co-author	Organisation	Joint articles
Abdul Majid	Universitas Halu Oleo	1
Elly L. Sjattar	Affiliation unknown	1
Sarnida Sarnida	Affiliation unknown	1
Titi Iswanti Afelya	Affiliation unknown	1
Yuliana Syam	Affiliation unknown	1
Saldy Yusuf	Affiliation unknown	1
Nurhaya Nurdin	Affiliation unknown	1
Ilhamjaya Patellongi	Affiliation unknown	1
Muh. Zukri Malik	Affiliation unknown	1
Meyke Tiku Pasang	Affiliation unknown	1
Rosdiana Natzir	Affiliation unknown	1
Nurul Fadhilah Gani	Affiliation unknown	1
Cahyono Kaelan	Affiliation unknown	1
Irma Andrianys	Affiliation unknown	1
Nasrum Massi	Affiliation unknown	1

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	<dc:description xml:lang="en">Health literacy is an essential element in the effective management of chronic diseases. It provides a foundation for individuals to understand, evaluate, and utilize health information, thus enabling them to make well-informed decisions regarding their care. For individuals living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, health literacy is not just about understanding their health needs; it is about empowering them to manage their conditions effectively, make informed healthcare decisions, and maintain a higher quality of life. This writing explores the multidimensional relationship between health literacy and self-care abilities among people with chronic diseases, examining the factors affecting health literacy, its impact on self-care, strategies for improvement, and the pivotal role of health professionals in this context.</dc:description>
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