Nova Corcoran1, Fatuma Ahmad2. 1. Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Lower Glyntaf Campus, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL Wales, United Kingdom. Electronic address: nova.corcoran@southwales.ac.uk. 2. Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Lower Glyntaf Campus, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL Wales, United Kingdom.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the readability and suitability of sexual health promotion leaflets. METHOD: Application of SMOG, FRY and SAM tests to assess the readability and suitability of a selection of sexual health leaflets. RESULTS: SMOG and FRY scores illustrate an average reading level of grade 9. SAM scores indicate that 59% of leaflets are superior in design and 41% are average in design. Leaflets generally perform well in the categories of content, literacy demand, typography and layout. They perform poorly in use of graphics, learning stimulation/motivation and cultural appropriateness. CONCLUSION: Sexual health leaflets have a reading level that is too high. Leaflets perform well on the suitability scores indicating they are reasonably suitable. There are a number of areas where sexual health leaflets could improve their design. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Numerous practical techniques are suggested for improving the readability and suitability of sexual health leaflets.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the readability and suitability of sexual health promotion leaflets. METHOD: Application of SMOG, FRY and SAM tests to assess the readability and suitability of a selection of sexual health leaflets. RESULTS: SMOG and FRY scores illustrate an average reading level of grade 9. SAM scores indicate that 59% of leaflets are superior in design and 41% are average in design. Leaflets generally perform well in the categories of content, literacy demand, typography and layout. They perform poorly in use of graphics, learning stimulation/motivation and cultural appropriateness. CONCLUSION: Sexual health leaflets have a reading level that is too high. Leaflets perform well on the suitability scores indicating they are reasonably suitable. There are a number of areas where sexual health leaflets could improve their design. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Numerous practical techniques are suggested for improving the readability and suitability of sexual health leaflets.
Authors: Yael Bar-Zeev; Michelle Bovill; Billie Bonevski; Maree Gruppetta; Jennifer Reath; Gillian S Gould Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2017-09-29 Impact factor: 3.390