From the abstract: The term 'health literacy' has been in use for about 30 years and reflects the intersection of the fields of literacy and health and refers to: 'the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health' (WHO 1998).
Men’s health literacy and its bearing on health-related attitudes and behaviour are largely absent from discussions on health literacy or men’s health. This article reviews the literature on health literacy, in particular men’s health literacy, to identify research priorities and raise issues for the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and programs to improve men's health.
