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December 5, 2025Journal of Korean MedicineOpen Access

Health Literacy Disparities across Conventional and Korean Medicine based on Primary Institutions

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HYHae-chang YoonHPHaemo Park

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Overview

Analysis reveals health literacy differences in visitors to Korean Medicine and Public Health Centers, suggesting disparities by income and chronic disease.

Key Points

  • Health literacy varies significantly by the type of medical institution visited, impacting patient outcomes.
  • Household annual income was notably higher among visitors to Korean Medicine Clinics compared to Public Health Centers.
  • Analysis utilizing the Korea Health Panel Survey uncovered trends in health literacy related to medical institution types.
  • Study highlights underlying disparities in health literacy that may influence healthcare settings and access.

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Yoon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6932311e8e51979591dce48bhttps://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.25060
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