Funded by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Years: 2003-2006
Co-Principal Investigators: Jim Frankish, Irv Rootman
Co-Investigators: Deborah Begoray, Michael Hayes, Arminee Kazanjian, Karen Kelly, Jennifer Mullet, Bruno Zumbo
The main purpose of the study was to develop a rigorous, systematic and valid measure of health literacy appropriate to the Canadian context. Specifically, the measures were tested in a seniors population.
Findings from the study are presented in a final report.
A journal article has also been published: