Scottish Government

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Contents

Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Study Context
3. Aim and Objectives
4. Study Methods and Approach
5. Findings - Stage 1

6. Findings - Stage 2
Usage and Understanding Of and Attitudes Towards the
Terminology of 'Health Literacy'
Perceived Scale of Low Health Literacy
Links (Overlaps) Between Health Literacy and Other Policy
Topics / Areas
Perceived Main Issues in Health Literacy
Ongoing Relevant Initiatives
What do Respondents See as the Next Steps for Health
Literacy?
Tensions and Challenges

7. Conclusions
8. Recommendations
References and Publications
Annex 1: Topic Guide for Interviews
Annex 2: Key Informant Interviews at Stage 2
Annex 3: Findings - Stage 1
Annex 4: A Selection of Ongoing Initiatives in Scotland