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Being a Health-Literate Consumer

Read each statement below and respond by selecting yes, sometimes, or no for each item. Select yes only for items you practice regularly or are sure about. After completing the inventory, click on the How Did I Rate? button to display a printable version of your answers and to find out your score.

      
  1.As a consumer of health care products and services, I understand that choices are influenced by a variety of factors.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  2.I know my rights as a consumer.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  3.I have regular medical and dental checkups.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  4.I am knowledgeable about where to go for specific health concerns.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  5.I read directions and warnings carefully before using any health care product.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  6.I evaluate advertisements and confirm any health claims before purchasing a product.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  7.I pay attention to the effectiveness of the health care products that I use and the medical treatments that I receive.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  8.I know where and how to get help with a consumer problem.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  9.I know about public health agencies and their functions.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  10.I am aware of specific public health agencies in my community.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        

 


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