JointHealth™ express September 19, 2023
In this issue of JointHealthTM insight, Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) takes a deeper look at the findings* from the ACE National Survey on Arthritis and Health Literacy. In Part 1 of the analysis, we look closely at results from two groups of Survey responses:
*It is important to note that there is a number of individuals who did not complete the survey; therefore, many of the percentages will not add up to 100%.
In this issue of JointHealthTM insight, Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) takes a deeper look at the findings* from the ACE National Survey on Arthritis and Health Literacy. In Part 1 of the analysis, we look closely at results from two groups of Survey responses:
- Women compared to men
- Age groups (over 54 years, 34-53 years, and under 33 years)
- Who the Survey respondents were
- ACE Survey respondents’ ability to find, process and use health information
- ACE Survey respondents’ ability to use information in decision making
- What health literacy means for arthritis care
*It is important to note that there is a number of individuals who did not complete the survey; therefore, many of the percentages will not add up to 100%.
Arthritis Consumer Experts
ACE thanks Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) for its scientific review of ACE and JointHealth™ information and education programs.