“COVID-19: health literacy is an underestimated problem” (2020), by Leena T. Paakkari et al. Health Professions research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. No free PDF was found.

COVID-19: health literacy is an underestimated problem

Leena T. Paakkari, Orkan Okan · April 14, 2020 · Health Professions

Abstract

Rapid development of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) into a pandemic has called for people to acquire and apply health information, and adapt their behaviour at a fast pace.1 Health communication intended to educate people about the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and how to avoid getting or spreading the infection has become widely available. Most valuable information is created in an easy-to-understand manner that offers simple and practical solutions, such as washing hands, maintaining physical distance2, and where to find information about the latest recommendations, and advice.

Source page DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(20)30086-4