English as a Second Language Health Literacy Program

ESL Hispanic adult learners' lead exposure prevention adherence to the evidence-based recommendations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for reducing exposure to water containing levels of lead above 15 ppb for the use was measured using a 3 item questionnaire. Questions include: (1) I have had my water tested for lead; (2) I have an NSF approved filter for my drinking water; and (3) I use bottled water or water from a filtration system for drinking and cooking to reduce or eliminate my lead exposure. Response options are yes, no and don't know. The numbers below represent participants who answered 'Yes' to each question.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' lead exposure prevention adherence to the evidence-based recommendations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for reducing exposure to water containing levels of lead above 15 ppb for the use was measured using a 3 item questionnaire. Questions include: (1) I have had my water tested for lead; (2) I have an NSF approved filter for my drinking water; and (3) I use bottled water or water from a filtration system for drinking and cooking to reduce or eliminate my lead exposure. Response options are yes, no and don't know. The numbers below represent participants who answered 'Yes' to each question.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' lead exposure prevention knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations set by the EPA and the CDC for reducing exposure to water containing levels of lead above 15 ppb. Numerical score measured by questions on the Chicago Lead Knowledge Test questionnaire. Five questions related to the 24 question Chicago Lead Knowledge test questionnaire were administered to participants. One point was assigned to each correct response. A participant could earn five total points; with five total points meaning all questions were answered correctly. A composite value was created for the 5 questions.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' lead exposure prevention knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations set by the EPA and the CDC for reducing exposure to water containing levels of lead above 15 ppb. Numerical score measured by questions on the Chicago Lead Knowledge Test questionnaire. Five questions related to the 24 question Chicago Lead Knowledge test questionnaire were administered to participants. One point was assigned to each correct response. A participant could earn five total points; with five total points meaning all questions were answered correctly. A composite value was created for the 5 questions.

ESL Hispanic adult learner's health literacy score. Numerical score measured by questions on the Fostering Literacy for Good Health Today (FLIGHT) Nive Desarollando Amplia Salud (VIDAS) Test.

The short 10-question FLIGHT VIDAS test was administered to participants in Spanish. One point was assigned to each correct response. A participant could earn 10 total points. The literacy level scale is: 0-3 below basic, 4-6 basic, 7-8 intermediate, 9-10 proficient.

ESL Hispanic adult learner's health literacy score. Numerical score measured by questions on the Fostering Literacy for Good Health Today (FLIGHT) Nive Desarollando Amplia Salud (VIDAS) Test.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' level of food security was measured using two questions from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The questions include: (1) In the past 12 months how often did you or anyone else in your household worry there would not be enough to eat because of a lack of money and (2) In the past 12 months how often did you or anyone else in your household not eat quality or variety of foods that you wanted to eat because of a lack of money. Possible response options include 'Often', 'Sometimes', 'Never', 'Don't Know', and 'Refuse to Answer'.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' level of food security was measured using two questions from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The questions include: (1) In the past 12 months how often did you or anyone else in your household worry there would not be enough to eat because of a lack of money and (2) In the past 12 months how often did you or anyone else in your household not eat quality or variety of foods that you wanted to eat because of a lack of money. Possible response options include 'Often', 'Sometimes', 'Never', 'Don't Know', and 'Refuse to Answer'.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' completed three questions to evaluate their ability to obtain health information. Three questions taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were administered to participants. Questions include (1) In the past 12 months did you do anything to improve your health (2) In the past 12 months have you required health information or advice for yourself or a family member and (3) In the past 12 months did you ever experience any difficulties getting the health information or advice for yourself or a family member. Response options are yes, no and don't know. The numbers below represent participants who answered 'Yes' to each question.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' completed three questions to evaluate their ability to obtain health information. Three questions taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were administered to participants. Questions include (1) In the past 12 months did you do anything to improve your health (2) In the past 12 months have you required health information or advice for yourself or a family member and (3) In the past 12 months did you ever experience any difficulties getting the health information or advice for yourself or a family member. Response options are yes, no and don't know. The numbers below represent participants who answered 'Yes' to each question.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' were asked to describe their sense of belonging to thier local community. Participants were asked to complete a question taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey asking them to rate their sense of belonging to their local community from 'very strong' (1) to 'very weak' (4). Responses could include 'very strong','somewhat strong', 'somewhat weak', 'very weak', 'don't know', and 'refuse to answer'. The numbers below represent the participants who selected each response.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' were asked to describe their sense of belonging to thier local community. Participants were asked to complete a question taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey asking them to rate their sense of belonging to their local community from 'very strong' (1) to 'very weak' (4). Responses could include 'very strong','somewhat strong', 'somewhat weak', 'very weak', 'don't know', and 'refuse to answer'. The numbers below represent the participants who selected each response.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' were asked to describe their health care coverage status. Numerical score measured by questions on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey. Participants were asked (1) Do you have any kind of health case coverage including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare, or Indian Health Service? Responses could include 'Yes', 'No' and 'Don't Know'. The participants who answered 'Yes' are represented below.

ESL Hispanic adult learners' were asked to describe their health care coverage status. Numerical score measured by questions on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey. Participants were asked (1) Do you have any kind of health case coverage including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare, or Indian Health Service? Responses could include 'Yes', 'No' and 'Don't Know'. The participants who answered 'Yes' are represented below.