Information Horizons Mapping is Related to Other Measures of Health Literacy but Not Information Literacy

Abstract

Objective - To evaluate information horizons mapping as a valid measure for assessing information literacy and health literacy compared to three validated information and health literacy measurements and level of educational attainment. Design - Quantitative data analysis using multiple regression and the Anker, Reinhart, and Feeley model as the conceptual framework. Setting - A small university-centered community in Iowa City. Subjects - 149 members of the university community.