Development of Health Literacy Assessment Standards in Indonesia
Executive Summary
Indonesia continues to face a dual burden of disease, marked by rising non-communicable diseases and persistent infectious disease risks. These challenges are exacerbated by low health literacy levels, unequal access to accurate information, and widespread misinformation, particularly among vulnerable populations. To address this gap, the Ministry of Health and Reconstra have developed the Standar Penilaian Literasi Kesehatan di Indonesia, a national framework designed to generate valid, comparable, and evidence-based data on the population’s health literacy.
The objective of this initiative is to provide clear technical guidance for assessing the ability of Indonesian adults to access, understand, evaluate, and use health information for daily decision-making. The project aims to standardize assessment tools, strengthen field implementation, and support provinces in producing reliable Health Literacy Index scores at both provincial and national levels.
The data produced will inform more targeted health promotion strategies, strengthen preventive efforts, and support policy formulation aligned with Indonesia’s public health priorities and the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045. The project collaborates with the Directorate of Health Promotion and Community Health, provincial health offices, academic partners, and field enumerators.
Implementation is planned for 2025, covering instrument adaptation, training, data collection across 38 provinces, analysis, reporting, and dissemination to support nationwide policy and program improvement.
