Understanding health literacy and perceptions of substance use disorder among racial and ethnic minority communities: Insights from the health belief model

Key Points

• Understanding health literacy is critical for addressing substance use disorder in racial and ethnic minority communities.
• The health belief model was utilized to examine attitudes and perceptions towards substance use disorder among diverse groups.
• Findings indicate that varying levels of health literacy can significantly influence perceptions of substance use disorder and treatment options.
• The study suggests that tailored interventions are necessary to improve health literacy and engage minority communities.