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The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability, Gabriel Bennett,Emma Goodall, Editör, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, London, ss.1-10, 2025
The disabled population represents a significant proportion of the world’s population. However, data and information on the health status, health needs, and health literacy of disabled people remain inadequate. A limited number of studies have examined the health problems, needs, and health literacy of the disabled population, and these studies do not adequately address the complexity of the challenges faced by this group. Many studies indicate that the health outcomes of disabled people are worse than those of nondisabled people. Disabled people tend to have lower quality of life, less participation in social activities, limited access to employment and education, fewer opportunities to use health services, and lower levels of health literacy. Health literacy, defined as the ability and motivation to understand, access, and use health-related information and resources, is essential for making informed health decisions, maintaining well-being and improving quality of life. Studies have consistently shown a positive correlation between increased health literacy and improved health outcomes. Therefore, increasing the health literacy of people with disabilities, who already belong to a disadvantaged group in society, may lead to better health outcomes. To address this issue, it is recommended that qualified, needs-based intervention programs be developed to increase the health literacy of people with disabilities. Such programs have the potential to significantly improve their health outcomes and overall quality of life.