Health Information Communication and Functional Health Literacy: A Mix Method Study

Nisansala Abeygunasekara and Wijayananda Rupasinghe
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Nisansala Abeygunasekara: Department of Mass Communication University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Wijayananda Rupasinghe: Department of Mass Communication University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 5, 2525-2542

Abstract: This study is about the Functional Health Literacy Levels (FHL) of individuals in the context of health information communication. The purpose of this research is to identify the Functional Health Literacy of the population, using a mixed method approach. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from two hundred participants. According to the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA) prepared the questionnaire. Don Nutbeam’s Health Literacy model provided the theoretical framework for this study. Descriptive Statistics Analyze was used to analyze quantitative data to identify health literacy levels among different demographic groups. Qualitative data were gathered through interviews with healthcare providers. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. There are three themes used to analysis qualitative data. Ability to find good quality health information, having sufficient information to manage health and understanding health information, are the themes of this analysis. The results Indicate that Functional Health Literacy are in three levels among the people. According to Inadequate, Marginal and Adequate health literacy level most people are in inadequate level. The findings of this study underscore the urgent need improving Functional Health Literacy is essential for understanding health information. Additionally, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of FHL levels to ensure that interventions are effective and sustainable. Expanding future research to include broader demographics and longitudinal studies could provide further insights into the evolution of FHL and its impact on health outcomes.

Date: 2025
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