Background This study aimed to identify the determinants of self-reported health literacy among older adults aged 65 years and above in South Korea. Methods Data were obtained from the 2021 Korean Health Panel Survey, including 4,220 participants aged 65 and above. Statistical analyses such as t-tests, ANOVA, and logistic regression were conducted to examine the effects of personal characteristics and health behaviors on self-reported health literacy. Results The analysis revealed that men, younger participants, those with spouses, higher education levels, and individuals engaging in positive health behaviors-including non-smoking, non-drinking, and regular exercise-had significantly higher levels of self-reported health literacy. Conclusion These findings suggest the importance of developing targeted strategies to improve health literacy among older adults, particularly focusing on personal characteristics and health behaviors that are associated with higher health literacy.
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