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B.C. HEALTH LITERACY PROJECTS
RESEARCH
ACTION for Health
BC Literacy and Health Research Project
Health Literacy Among Diabetes Patients in a Primary Care Practice
Measurement of Health Literacy Among Seniors
Measurement of Health Literacy in Schools
National Literacy and Health Research Project
ACTION FOR HEALTH
This project which began in October 2003 was supported by a five year grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The Principal Investigator was Ellen Balka, Simon Fraser University and Co-Investigators included: Leslie Bella (Memorial University, Newfoundland); Flis Henwood (University of Brighton); Eileen Green (University of Teesside); Frances Griffiths (University of Warwick); Irving Rootman (University of Victoria); Lyn Simpson (University of Technology, Brisbane); and Sally Wyatt (University of Amsterdam).
The goal of the project was to achieve a fuller understanding of the ways health information is produced, consumed and used by lay people and health sector professionals in order to inform the design of processes and systems. It was achieved, though a series of sub-projects on three themes: Lay User Issues; Health Practitioner Issues; Ethical and Legal Issues. Some of the projects, particularly those related to Lay Health User Issues focused on health literacy to some extent.
Reports and Publications
Harris, R.M., Veinot, T.C., Bella, L., Rootman, I., Krajnak, J. (2008) Helpers, Gatekeepers and the Well-Intentioned: The Mixed Blessing of HIV/AIDS Info(r)mediation in Rural Areas. In Wathen, N., Wyatt, S. and Harris, R., Mediating Health Information: The Go-Between in a Changing Socio-Technical Landscape, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 167-181
Poureslami, I., Murphy, D., Rootman, I., A.M. Nicol, and Balka, E. (2007, April). "Changing Immigrants' Attitudes Towards Intentions to Use the BC HealthGuide Program: Culturally Specific Video Messaging for Health Promotion", Journal of Applied Research on Learning, 1, 1 Article 3, 1-12. [http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Reports/Journal/JARLApril2007_Issue1_Art3.htm]
Poureslami, I., Murphy, D., Nicol, A.M. , Balka, E. and , Rootman, I. (2007). Assessing the Effectiveness of Informational Video Clips on Iranian Immigrants' Attitudes Toward and Intention to Use the BC HealthGuide Program in the Greater Vancouver Area, MEDSCAPE, 2007;9(1):12. [http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/548163]
Veinot, T., Harris, R., Bella, L., Rootman, I. and Krajnak, J. (2006). HIV/AIDS Information Exchange in Rural Communities: Preliminary Findings from a Three Province Study, Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 30 (3/4), 271-290.
Petch, T., Analysis of Health Information Web Sites: Final Report, April 30, 2004 [http//ir.lib.sfu.ca/bitstream/1892/4038/1/Content20Analysis.pdf]
Presentations
Veinot, T., Harris, R., Bella, L., Rootman, I. and Krajnak, J., HIV/AIDS Information Exchange in Rural Communities: Preliminary Findings from a Three Province Study, Canadian Association for Information Science Conference, Toronto, Ontario, June 1-3, 2006.
Krajnak, J., Bella, L, Harris, R., Rootman, I. and Veinot, T., HIV/AIDS Information Exchange in Three Rural Regions in Canada: Preliminary Findings, Canadian Public Health Association, Vancouver, BC, May 30, 2006. http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/May 2006.CPHA.HIV Info Exchange.pdf
Rootman, I., “Health literacy: How to reach people who can’t get or understand health information,” Society for the Social Studies of Science, Pasadena, CA, October 22, 2005.
Krajnak, J., Rootman, I and Legare, J., “Empowering the public through web-based health information: Evaluation Results from BC,” Canadian Public Health Association, Ottawa, ON, September 20, 2005.
Krajnak, J., “There is a whole lot o searching goin’ on: Health information seeking practices of Canadians,” Canadian Communication Association, June 3, 2005.
Rootman, I., “Reading the Writing on the Wall: An Overview of Health Literacy” Policy Forum, BC Ministry of Health Planning, Victoria, BC, October 15, 2003.
Balka, E., “Health Literacy: Technological Opportunities and Challenges”, BC Ministry of Health Policy Forum, October 15, 2003.
For more information, see ACTION for Health web site [http://www.sfu.ca/act4hlth] or contact Irving Rootman(irootman@uvic.ca).
BC LITERACY AND HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT
This project was undertaken with support from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research as part of a Distinguished Scholar award and Establishment grant to Irving Rootman in July 2002. It was coordinated by Gordon Miller and was been carried out in collaboration with Jim Frankish at the Institute of Health Promotion Research at UBC. Its objectives were to:
- create a comprehensive agenda on literacy and health research in British Columbia;
- stimulate and conduct research on literacy and health in British Columbia;
- position British Columbia to lead the development of research capacity in Canada on this topic;
- create partnerships between researchers and practitioners in literacy and health research in British Columbia;
- improve the dissemination and application of research findings in literacy and health in British Columbia;
- encourage the training of future researchers in literacy and health in British Columbia;
- stimulate collaboration on literacy and health research among researchers from different disciplines in British Columbia; and
- create opportunities for research to influence policy development in literacy and health in British Columbia.
The project established an advisory committee, carried out an environmental scan and needs assessment, submitted proposals for funding, made presentations to researchers, policymakers, practitioners and community members and organized a provincial Summer School on Literacy and Health Research, a Summer Institute [http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/si-fin05_e.pdf] and a Provincial Workshop [http://www.phabc.org/modules.php?name=Contentpub&pa=showpage&pid=30] was also held on July 27, 2005.
Reports and Publications
Miller, G. and Rootman, I., Literacy and Health: Creating a BC Research Agenda, Provincial Report, Victoria: Centre for Community Health Promotion Research, July, 2005.
Hammond, G., Monro, M. and Rootman, I., B.C. Literacy and Health Research and Practice Workshop [http://www.phabc.org/modules.php?name=Contentpub&pa=showpage&pid=30] , July 27, 2005.
Rootman, I., Why Gerontologists Should be Interested in Literacy [http://www.sfu.ca/uploads/page/28/vol23no1.pdf], GRC News: The Newsletter of the Gerontology Research Centre, 23:1. pp. 5-6. 2004.
Rootman, I., Health Literacy and Management of Chronic Health Conditions [http://www.cmha.bc.ca/resources/visions/self-management], Visions, BC’s Mental Health Journal, No. 18, Summer, 2003.
Presentations
Rootman, I., Health Literacy: What do you want to know?, Presentation to Healthy Heart Society and Impact
B.C., May 8, 2009.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/HealthyHeartPresentation2.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy: What is it and what do we know about how to address it?, Presentation to Education Working Group of Pain BC and the BC Provincial Pain Initiative, May 7, 2009.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/Pain BC.May 7.2009.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy: What do we know about it and what are the implications for Health Librarians? Health Librarians Association of B.C., Vancouver, B.C., November 17, 2008.
[http://www.health- promotion.ca/finalpdf/BC Health Linrarians.November 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., Addressing Health Literacy at National, Provincial and Local Levels: Implications for Community Health, Presentation at Re-Imagining Health Services Conference, November 7, 2008
Vancouver, British Columbia.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/Re- imgining Health Services.November 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy: What can health practitioners do about it?, Chan Centre, B.C. Children's and B.C. Women's Hospital, Vancouver, B.C., October 28, 2008.
[http://www.health- promotion.ca/finalpdf/BC Children's Hospital.October 2008.SLIDES.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy and the Social Determinants of Health, 129th Meeting of Health Officers’ Council of BC, Prince Rupert, BC, October 7, 2008.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/MOHS. SDOH.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy and Inequities: Canadian Experience, Policy Rounds, B.C. Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC, September 12, 2008.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/BCMOH.SEPT.08.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy: A Vital Component of Health Promotion, COSCO Conference on Seniors’ Health, Housing and Income, September 17, 2008, Vancouver, B.C..
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/COSCO.September 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy in BC: Current Status and What can you do about it?, Mary Pack Arthritis Program, Vancouver, BC, June 5, 2008.
[ http://www.health- promotion.ca/finalpdf/Mary Pack Arthritis Society.June 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., The Development of Leadership in Literacy and Health in Canada, Literacy BC Summer Institute Workshop on Health and Learning, July 24, 2007.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/Literacy BC July 2007.pdf]
Rootman, I., Literacy and Health: The Role of a Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, December 5, 2007.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/VCH.December 2007.pdf]
Rootman, I., Promising Strategies for Addressing Literacy Challenges Facing Older Adults, Presentation to B.C. Select Standing Committee on Education, April 12, 2006.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/PHAC.April 2007.pdf]
Rootman, I., Introduction, Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
Rootman, I.,Overview, Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
Gillis, D., Quigley, A. and Sears, S., Health Literacy in Rural Nova Scotia Research Project, Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
Hourston, S., Health Literacy Network / Wellness & Disability Initiative / AIDS & Disability Action Program, Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
Coleridge, P., B.C. Partners for Mental Health and Addictions, Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
Legare, J., Evaluation of the BC HealthGuide Program: Literacy Highlights, Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
Shoop, M., Libraries Without Walls:The World Within Your Reach , Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
For more information contact Irving Rootman (irootman@uvic.ca)
HEALTH LITERACY AMONG DIABETES PATIENTS IN A PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE
This pilot study was conducted using funds from an Establishment Grant provided to Dr. Irving Rootman in connection with his Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Distinguished Scholar award. The study was carried out in partnership with Dr. Richard Nuttall, a Primary Care Physician in Victoria.
The objectives of the study were:
- to determine the prevalence of low health literacy among a sample of patients receiving treatment for diabetes within a primary care practice in Victoria , British Columbia,
- to determine the correlates of low health literacy in the sample,
- to determine the perceptions of patients and staff of the primary health care practice regarding the extent to which health literacy is a problem and if so, what are possible solutions,
- to assess the reading levels of health education materials used in the practice,
- to identify an intervention which might be helpful in addressing health literacy issues in the practice, and
- to design a study which could evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Interviews were conducted with a sample of diabetes patients from Dr. Nuttall’s practice. A report was prepared and presented at the Canadian Public Health Association Conference.
Reports and Publications
Rootman, I., Nuttall, R., Monro, M. and Price, C., Pilot Study of Health Literacy Among Diabetes Patients in a Primary Health Care Practice in Victoria, B.C. , Submitted to Vancouver Island Health Authority, March 2005.
Presentations
Rootman, I., Nuttall, R., Monro, M. and Price, C., Pilot Study of Health Literacy Among Diabetes Patients in a Primary Health Care Practice in Victoria, B.C, Canadian Public Health Association Annual Meeting, September 2005.
For further information contact Irving Rootman (irootman@uvic.ca).
MEASUREMENT OF HEALTH LITERACY IN DIFFERENT POPULATION GROUPS
This project was funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research in October 2003.Funding ended in March 2007. The Principal Investigators were Irving Rootman (University of Victoria ) and Jim Frankish (University of British Columbia ). Co-Investigators were: Deborah Begoray (University of Victoria), Michael Hayes (Simon Fraser University), Arminee Kazanjian (University of British Columbia), Karen Kelly (University of Alberta), Jennifer Mullett (University of Victoria) and Bruno Zumbo (University of British Columbia). Research Coordinator was: Brenda Kwan (University of British Columbia).
The objectives were:
- to develop a rigorous, systematic and valid measure of health literacy appropriate to the Canadian context;
- to test the application of this measure with three specific population groups;
- to further develop a conceptual framework for better understanding health literacy and its role in Canadian society; and
- to develop the foundation for a descriptive and predictive model of the role of health literacy in relation to use of health services, determinants of health and quality of life
The project developed an operational definition of health literacy and a conceptual framework, mapped the domain of health literacy and developed an instrument for measuring health literacy among older adults living in the community. Interviews were conducted in 2005 to test the instrument.
Reports and Publications
Kwan, B., Frankish, J. and Rootman, I. (2006) The Development and Validation of Measures of Health Literacy in Different Populations, Vancouver and Victoria: Institute of Health Promotion Research and Centre for Community Health Promotion Research.
Rootman, I., Frankish, J. and Kaszap, M., Health Literacy: A New Frontier, In O’Neill, M., Dupéré, S., Pederson, A., and Rootman, I. (Eds.), Health Promotion in Canada: Critical Perspectives, Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press, 61-74, 2007.
Rootman, I., Frankish, J. et Kaszap, M., La litteratie en sante: un concept en emergence, dans O’Neill, M., Dupéré, S., Pederson, A., et Rootman, I. (Eds.) Promotion de la santé au Canada et au Québec, perspectives critiques . Quebec : Les Presses de l’universite Laval, 81-97, 2006.
For additional information, contact Irving Rootman ( irootman@uvic.ca) or Jim Frankish (frankish@interchange.ubc.ca).
Presentations
Rootman, I., Health Literacy: A Vital Component of Health Promotion, September 17, 2008, COSCO Conference on Seniors’ Health, Housing and Income, Vancouver. [http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/COSCO.September 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy in Older Adults: Issues and Challenges, July 5, 2008, Meeting of International Association for Dental Research, Toronto. [http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/IADR.July 2008.SLIDES.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health and Literacy among Seniors, January 31, 2008, BC/Yukon New Horizons Review Committee, Vancouver
Rootman, I., Health Literacy and Older Adults, November 1, 2007, Workshop at National Seniors’ Assembly, Calgary [http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/Seniors Assembly.November 2007.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy Research in Canada, Summer Institute Workshop, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C., August 15, 2006.
Rootman, I., Promising Strategies for Addressing Literacy Challenges Facing Older Adults, April 12, 2006, B.C. Select Standing Committee on Education, Vancouver http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/April 2006.Select Committe on Education.pdf
Frankish, J., Seniors, Literacy and Health, Provincial Workshop on Literacy and Health Practice and Research, July 27, 2005.
MEASUREMENT OF HEALTH LITERACY IN SCHOOLS
This is a project funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research in 2005. The Co-Principal Investigators are Irving Rootman (University of Victoria) and Deborah Begoray (University of Victoria). The Co-Investigators are Jim Frankish (U.BC), Bruno Zumbo (UBC), Orly Lipka (UBC), Rose Vukovic (UBC), Marjorie MacDonald (UVic) and Joan Wharf Higgins (UVic); the Coordinator is Brenda Kwan (UBC).
The objectives are to:
- develop and validate measures of health literacy for middle and high school populations in British Columbia;
- test the relevance and utility of these measures in diverse school districts in British Columbia; and
- study differences in health literacy between genders, cultural groups, SES groups, urban/rural and other groups within middle and high school populations in British Columbia.
To date, we have collected and reviewed measures of health used in schools elsewhere, and established a definition of health literacy.. We have also conducted interviews and focus groups with teachers, health practitioners, students and experts in health literacy. Currently, the research team is developing a prototype measurement tool to be tested and in grade 10 in British Columbia. In 2007, the instruments were revised and used to collect information in a sample of high schools in the lower mainland of British Columbia. We hope that the measures will used as a model for measuring health literacy in schools in other parts of Canada.
Presentations
Wu, A.D., Kwan, B., Begoray, D., Wharf-Higgins, J.W., MacDonald, M., Fung, W., Frankish, J.C.& Rootman, I. Measuring Health Literacy in Canadian High School Students, Oral Presentation; CPHA Annual Conference, June, 2009.
Rootman, I., Begoray, D., Frankish, J., MacDonald, M., Wharf Higgins, J., Zumbo, B., and Vamos, S., Developing a Measure of Health Literacy for Canadian Schools, Presentation at Canadian Public Health Association Conference, Vancouver B.C., September 16-19, 2007.
Rootman, I., Health Literacy and Schools, Presentation by Irving Rootman to meeting to discuss Health Schools Performance Standards, Vancouver, B.C., March 30, 2007
For further information, contact: Brenda Kwan (brendakw@interchange.ubc.ca).
NATIONAL LITERACY AND HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT
This project was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Program from March 2002 to February 2006. The Principal Investigator was Irving Rootman (University of Victoria) and the Co-Investigators were Jim Frankish (University of British Columbia), Deborah Gordon-el-Bihbety (Research Canada), Heather Hemming (Acadia University) and Margot Kaszap (Laval University).
The objectives were to:
- stimulate research on adult literacy and health in Canada
- contribute to the development of research capacity in Canada on this topic;
- encourage and assist cooperation between researchers and literacy and health practitioners;
- improve the dissemination and application of research findings in this field;
- encourage the training of future researchers in literacy and health;
- stimulate collaboration among researchers from different disciplines; and
- explore ways of using research to influence policy development in literacy and health
The project team established an advisory committee; conducted an environmental scan and needs assessment; carried out a retrospective evaluation of the National Literacy and Health Research Program; held a national workshop [http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/si-fin05_e.pdf] and four workshops at Canadian Public Health Association Annual Conferences; established a web-site and electronic newsletter on literacy and health research; made numerous presentations at meetings and conferences; and provided training opportunities for graduate and postdoctoral students including a Literacy and Health Institute at the University of Victoria in August 2003, a workshop for graduate students in Ottawa in October 2004, and a Summer Institute[http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/si-fin05_e.pdf] for graduate students and practitioners in Vancouver in July 2005.
For further information, contact Irving Rootman [irootman@telus.net].
Reports and Publications
Ronson, B. and Rootman ,I.(2008), Literacy and Health Literacy: New understandings about their impact on health. In Raphael, D. (ed.).Social Determinants of Health, Second Edition, Toronto; Canadian Scholar’s Press, Inc., 170-185.
Rootman, I. and Gordon-El-Bihbety, D. (2006), Introduction: The Captain’s Log Continues, Canadian Journal of Public Health, 97: Supplement 2, 5-9, May/June. [http://journal.cpha.ca/index.php/cjph/issue/view/251].
Rootman, I., Frankish, J. and Kaszap, M., Health Literacy: A New Frontier, In O’Neill, M., Dupéré, S., Pederson, A., and Rootman, I. (Eds.), Health Promotion in Canada: Critical Perspectives, Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press, 61-74, 2007.
Rootman, I., Frankish, J. et Kaszap, M., La litteratie en sante: un concept en emergence, dans O’Neill, M., Dupéré, S., Pederson, A., et Rootman, I. (Eds.) Promotion de la santé au Canada et au Québec, perspectives critiques . Quebec : Les Presses de l’universite Laval, 81-97, 2006.
Rootman, I. (2006). Health Literacy: Where are the Canadian doctors, Canadian Medical Association Journal, 175 (6), September 12, 606-607. [http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/175/6/606]
Hemming, H.E. and Langille, L. (2006), Building Knowledge in Literacy and Health, Canadian Journal of Public Health, 97: Supplement 2, 37-42, May/June. [http://journal.cpha.ca/index.php/cjph/issue/view/251]
Rootman, I. and Edwards, P. (2006), As the Ship Sails Forth, Canadian Journal of Public Health, 97: Supplement 2, 43-46, May/June.[ [http://journal.cpha.ca/index.php/cjph/issue/view/251]
Rootman, I. and Ronson, B., Literacy and Health Research in Canada: Where Have We Been and Where Should We Go? Canadian Journal of Public Health , 96:Supplement 2, 62-77, March/April, 2005. [http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/lithlth_e.pdf]
Petch, E., Ronson, B., and Rootman, I., Literacy and Health in Canada: What We Have Learned and What Can Help in the Future? September, 2004. (Palin Language version of Rootman and Ronson, 2005) [http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/literacy_e.pdf]
Rootman, I., Gordon-El-Bihbety, D., Frankish, J., Hemming, H., Kaszap, M., Langille, L., Quantz, D. and Ronson, B., Toward an Agenda for Literacy and Health Research in Canada, Literacies 4, 38-40, Fall, 2004. [http://www.literacyjournal.ca/literacies/4-2004/readers_f04.htm]
Rootman, I., Gordon-El-Bihbety, D., Frankish, J., Hemming, H., Kaszap, M. and Wilson, R., Final Report: Retrospective Evaluation of the National Literacy and Health Program.[ http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/nlahp-final_e.pdf]
Rootman, I., Toward our Nation’s Health, In New Knowledge for a New Economy, Marketing Supplement, National Post Business Magazine, November, 2004.
Ronson, B. and Rootman, I., Literacy: One of the Most Important Determinants of Health Today, In Raphael, D. & Langille, D. Social Determinants of Health: Canadian perspectives. Toronto: Canadian Scholars Press, pp. 155-169, 2004.
Rootman, I., Health Promotion and Literacy: Implications for Nursing, Canadian Journal of Nursing Research , 36:1, 13-23, March, 2004.
Rootman, I., Literacy and Health in Canada, Editorial, Canadian Journal of Public Health. 94:6, 405-407, November-December, 2003. [http://journal.cpha.ca/index.php/cjph/article/view/481/481]
Rootman, I., Gordon-El-Bihbety, D., Frankish, J., Hemming, H., Kaszap, M., and Ronson, B., Final Report: Literacy and Health Research Workshop: Setting Priorities in Canada , National Workshop on Literacy and Health Research Priorities October 27-28, 2002 Ottawa, Ontario, January, 2003.[ http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/set_priorities_e.pdf]
Rootman, I., Gordon-El-Bihbety, D., Frankish, J., Hemming, H., Kaszap, M., Langille, L., Quantz, D. and Ronson, B., National Literacy and Health Research Program: Needs Assessment and Environmental Scan, November, 2002. [http://www.cpha.ca/uploads/portals/h-l/needs_e.pdf]
Presentations
Rootman, I., Achieving the Vision for a Health Literate Canada, Pan-Canadian Workshop on Health Literacy, May 21, 2009, Gatineau, Quebec.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/Pan-Canadian Workshop.june 2009.pdf]
Rootman, I., Literacy and its Implications for Health Care, CHA Intramural Learning session, Ottawa, Ontario, April 22, 2009.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/CHA Learning Session.April.2009.Slides.pdf]
Rootman, I., Distribution of Health Literacy in Canada, CPHA Conference Workshop, June 2, 2008, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
[http://www.health- promotion.ca/finalpdf/CPHA Workshop.Distribution of HL. June 2008.l.pdf]
Rootman, I., A Vision for a Health Literate Canada, CPHA Conference Workshop,
June 1, 2008,Halifax, Nova Scotia.
[http://www.health- promotion.ca/finalpdf/CPHA PreConf Workshop.June 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy and Health Care: An overview, Presentation to
Board, Canadian Health Care Association, February 22, 2008.
[http://www.health- promotion.ca/finalpdf/Mary Pack Arthritis Society.June 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., Expert Panel on Health Literacy: Process and Key Conclusions, Presentation to Population Health Promotion Expert Group, Pan-Canadian Public Health Network, February 22, 2008.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/Population Health Promotion Expert Group.Feburary 2008.pdf]
Rootman, I., Expert Panel on Health Literacy: Process and Key Conclusions, National Health Literacy Symposium, Ottawa, Ontario, January 9, 2008.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/National Symposium.January 2009.pdf]
Rootman, I., Health Literacy and Public Health, Quebec Public Health Conference (JASP), Montreal, Quebec, November 22, 2007.
[http://www.health-promotion.ca/finalpdf/JASP.November 2007.pdf]
Rootman, I. and Gordon El-Bihbety, D., A Vision for a Health Literate Canada, Canadian Public Health Association Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, September 19, 2007.
Rootman, I., Health Literacy: Implications for Dental Hygienists, Alberta Dental Hygienists’ Association, Annual Continuing Education Event, Edmonton, Alberta, May 5, 2007.
Rootman, I., The Development of Leadership in Literacy and Health in Canada, Literacy BC Summer Institute Workshop on Health and Learning, Vancouver, BC, July 24, 2007.
Rootman, I., Gillis, D., Health Literacy in Canada: What is the Role of Public Health?, PHAC/HC Policy Forum, April 26, 2007, Ottawa, Ontario.
Rootman, I., Literacy and Health: A Success Story and Challenge for Public Health, Alberta Public Health Association Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, June 6, 2006.
Rootman, I., Aucoin, R., Szita,, E., and Simpson, H.,Health Literacy: An Exploration, Workshop at C.P.H.A. Annual Conference, May 31, 2006.
For further information, contact Irving Rootman irootman@uvic.ca.
