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Definition of 'Comprehension'

The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of; understanding. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) Includes understanding by a patient or research subject of information disclosed orally or in writing.

Common names: Comprehension; Understanding; Readability

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A qualitative study examining Latino functional health literacy levels and sources of health information.

30 May 2009 The purpose of this study was to determine the health information sources used by Latinos in southwest Ohio, identify individual Latino residents' functional health literacy levels, and identify any access barriers to those sources of health ... Read more...


Parental misinterpretations of over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medication labels.

30 May 2009 OBJECTIVE: Concerns about the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter cold medications have led to a recent US Food and Drug Administration public health advisory against their use in children <2 years of age. Our goal was to examine caregiver ... Read more...


Discrepancies between parents' and children's attitudes toward TV advertising.

30 May 2009 The authors conducted a study with 500 parent-child dyads. The sample comprised 254 boys and 246 girls. The children were grouped into 5 age groups (1 group for each age from 7 to 11 years), with each group comprising 100 children. The survey ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Comprehension'

Definition: The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of; understanding. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) Includes understanding by a patient or research subject of information disclosed orally or in writing.

Descriptor UI: D032882

Alternative terms: Comprehension; Understanding; Readability;

Related Mesh Headings: Mental Recall; Mental Competency;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; drug effects; physiology; radiation effects; ethics;

Tree Number: F02.463.188.357;

History Note: 2003; use COGNITION 1993-2002

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