Health literacy mediates the association between cognition and healthcare provider interactions among gay and bisexual men with HIV disease

Conclusion: Health literacy may play a role in the association between poorer cognitive functioning and difficulties navigating healthcare interactions among GBM with HIV disease. Further studies are needed to determine whether cognitive approaches to enhancing the access, understanding, and use of health information in GBM with HIV disease improves healthcare interactions and outcomes.PMID:38414159 | DOI:10.1080/13854046.2024.2319902

Source: The Clinical Neuropsychologist - February 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elliott M Gomez Andrea Mustafa Ilex Beltran-Najera Natalie R Ridgely Jennifer L Thompson Luis D Medina Steven Paul Woods Source Type: research