Table 1 Selection of the health literacy screening items relevant to the Eastern-Middle Eastern Cultures using the Focus Group (Stage 2)

Write/fill out

1

You can write your name and complete the treatment consent form

2

You can write and complete the past medical history form

3

You can write and complete the health insurance claim form for treatment

4

You can write and complete the patient registration form

Differentiate & Demonstrate

5

You can understand and demonstrate reading an English newspaper

6

You can understand and differentiate the dosage instructions on the medication bottle label

7

You can understand and differentiate when and how medication needs to be taken from the prescription.

8

You can understand a pharmacy prescription

9

You can correctly demonstrate understanding of consumer product (detergent) information

10

You can understand and differentiate between the two similar medication labels

Navigate the Health Care System

11

You can read and identify the hospital signs shown

12

You can read and dentify the out-patient clinic where you have your appointment

13

You can read and identify the medical supplies store

Read & Understand

14

You can read and understand the appointment slip

15

You can read and understand the patient education material given to you

16

You can read and understand the Diagnosis instructions (full-bladder, overnight fasting) given to you

17

You can understand and demonstrate reading a local language newspaper

18

You can correctly demonstrate understanding of the local currency denominations given to you

19

You can read and understand patient rights and responsibilities sheet given to you