International Journal of Health and Social Behavior
Health Literacy and Understanding of Medical Instructions in Multilingual Communities
Background. Health literacy plays an important role in determining health outcomes; however, in multilingual societies, the interpretation of health information can be influenced by the complexity of language use and communication practices. In South Sulawesi, Indonesia, communities commonly communicate using Indonesian, Bugis, and Makassar languages, yet the impact of linguistic diversity on medical communication remains insufficiently explored. Objective. This study aims to analyze the relationship between langua …