Maternal Functional Health Literacy Does Not Predict Child Growth, Development, or Illness from 6 to 18 Mo of Age in Malawi (P11-004-19)

To examine the association of maternal functional health literacy (FHL), a mother’s ability to understand health information written in words and pictures, with child health, growth, and development in rural Malawi. Maternal FHL was measured at six months postpartum among 671 participants in the International Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (iLiNS) DYAD-M trial in Malawi. Field staff asked comprehension questions about written health materials...