Nivel de Alfabetización en salud en la población usuaria de boticas del Distrito de Cajas, Huancayo – 2026
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Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt
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La alfabetización en salud permite comprender y usar adecuadamente la información sanitaria. El objetivo fue determinar su nivel en usuarios de boticas del distrito de Cajas, Huancayo – 2026. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, no experimental y transversal con 120 usuarios seleccionados por conveniencia. Se aplicó un cuestionario validado basado en el modelo de Nutbeam y Sørensen; el 65,0% obtuvo nivel medio, 19,2% bajo y 15,8% alto, con predominio del nivel medio en todas las dimensiones. Se concluye que la población alcanza nivel medio, por lo que se requiere fortalecer la educación sanitaria y la atención farmacéutica. Estas acciones promoverán decisiones más informadas y un uso seguro y racional de los medicamentos.
Health literacy enables the proper understanding and use of health-related information. The objective was to determine the level of health literacy among pharmacy customers in the Cajas district of Huancayo. A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional study was conducted with 120 customers selected via convenience sampling. A validated questionnaire based on the Nutbeam and Sørensen model was administered; 65.0% of participants showed a medium level, 19.2% a low level, and 15.8% a high level, with the medium level predominating across all dimensions. It is concluded that the population exhibits a medium level of health literacy; therefore, strengthening health education and pharmaceutical care is necessary. Such measures will promote more informed decision-making and the safe, rational use of medications.
Health literacy enables the proper understanding and use of health-related information. The objective was to determine the level of health literacy among pharmacy customers in the Cajas district of Huancayo. A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional study was conducted with 120 customers selected via convenience sampling. A validated questionnaire based on the Nutbeam and Sørensen model was administered; 65.0% of participants showed a medium level, 19.2% a low level, and 15.8% a high level, with the medium level predominating across all dimensions. It is concluded that the population exhibits a medium level of health literacy; therefore, strengthening health education and pharmaceutical care is necessary. Such measures will promote more informed decision-making and the safe, rational use of medications.
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