Date of Award
Summer 2026
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
College
College of Science and Health
First Advisor
Lisa Biancalana-Marsh
Abstract
Abstract Background: Health literacy is a critical component of patient-centered oncology care and may influence engagement in health-promoting behaviors. This study examined the relationship between health literacy, sociodemographic characteristics, and health behaviors among outpatient oncology patients. Methods: A quantitative analysis was conducted using the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine–Short Form (REALM-SF) and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II). Associations among variables were analyzed using the Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel test at the 0.05 significance level. Results: Higher health literacy, education, income, and younger age were associated with more positive health behaviors. Higher education and income were also associated with greater health literacy, while younger participants demonstrated higher literacy levels than older participants. Conclusion: Routine health literacy screening in outpatient oncology settings may help identify patients at risk for reduced engagement in health promotion and support targeted, patient- centered interventions.
Copyright
Copyright © 2026 Kimberly Anglin,
Recommended Citation
Anglin, Kimberly, "Determining the Relationship Between Health Literacy, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Health Promoting Behaviors in the Outpatient Oncology Setting" (2026). Theses and Dissertations from DePaul University. 112.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/theses-dissertations/112