Table 2 Multivariate adjusted association of adequate self-reported health literacy with health perceptions and behaviors

 Perceived control over health

β(SE) 0.759 ± 0.188

βs 0.148

< 0.0005

 Perceived social standing

β(SE) 0.460 ± 0.147

βs 0.112

0.002

 Perceived healthcare discrimination

0.69

(0.43–1.12)

0.13

 Perceived risk of diagnosis

1.39

(0.78–2.50)

0.27

 Perceived risk of death

1.68

(0.89–3.16)

0.11

 Perceived benefit of screen

1.63

(0.97–2.72)

0.064

 Flu immunization

0.94

(0.62–1.43)

0.78

 Cholesterol testing

1.41

(0.77–2.59)

0.26

 Mammography

2.22

(1.21–4.66)

0.010

 Self-breast exam

0.66

(0.39–1.13)

0.13

 Prostate examination

1.27

(0.68–2.40)

0.46

 Current tobacco use

0.55

(0.30–1.01)

0.054

 Moderate Physical activity

1.51

(1.03–2.21)

0.033

 Vigorous Physical activity

1.21

(0.81–1.80)

0.35