Which Statements Are Accurate Regarding Health Literacy? (Select All That

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Multiple Choice

Which statements are accurate regarding health literacy? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals practice proactive health strategies.
• B) One objective of Healthy People 2020 is to improve health literacy by simplifying health care instructions.
• C) Low health literacy has been linked to less frequent use of preventive services.
• D) Well-educated individuals typically are health literate.
• E) The dental hygienist can promote health literacy by tailoring dental information to the needs of the patient.

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Definitions:

Patriarchal Societies

Social systems in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Power

The ability or capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Gender

A social construct related to behaviors, activities, and roles considered appropriate for men, women, and non-binary individuals based on cultural or societal norms, distinct from biological sex.

Rebellion

An act of armed resistance or uprising against established authority or government.