SynthesisJournal of women's health (2002)2016
Health Literacy and Women's Reproductive Health: A Systematic Review.
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121 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Barriers and facilitators to contraception access for South Asian women in high-income, English-speaking countries: a systematic review.BMC primary care · 2026Pooled it
- Toward global reproductive justice: a universal framework for evaluating equity and autonomy in in-vitro fertilization policies.Reproductive health · 2025Pooled it
- Health engagement: a systematic review of tools modifiable for use with vulnerable pregnant women.BMJ open · 2023Pooled it
- Promoting sexual health in schools: a systematic review of the European evidence.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Refugee and Migrant Health Literacy Interventions in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2022Pooled it
- The Health Literacy Status and Its Role in Interventions in Iran: A Systematic and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Health Literacy in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Adolescent Menstrual Health Literacy in Low, Middle and High-Income Countries: A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Interventions to Improve Health among Reproductive-Age Women of Low Health Literacy: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Assessment Tools for Health Literacy among the General Population: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Pooled it
- Impact of health literacy and primary language on the decision to pursue trial of labor after prior cesarean delivery.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Trial
- Improving Parental Health Literacy in Primary Caregivers of 0- to 3-Year-Old Children Through a WeChat Official Account: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2024Trial
- Feasibility and acceptability of testing a menstrual-cycle timed smoking cessation intervention for women of reproductive age (Project Phase): Results of a pilot randomized control trial.Addictive behaviors · 2022Trial
- Socio-demographic factors related to parent engagement in the NICU and the impact of the SENSE program.Early human development · 2021Trial
- Predictors of Genital Hygiene Behaviors Among Women Recruited Through an Online Survey in Türkiye: The Role of Health Literacy.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Association Between E-Health Literacy and OGTT Status at Study Enrollment Among Pregnant Women.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Sexual and reproductive health literacy among East Asian women: a scoping review protocol using an intersectionality lens.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Health Literacy, Psychological Distress and Fertility Attitudes Among Postpartum Women: A Mediation Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- [Professional Health Literacy Among Midwives - Findings from a Standardised Online Survey Conducted in Bavaria].Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)) · 2026Article
- Mobile App Use and Pregnancy Health Literacy: Cross-Sectional Study Using Bayesian Network Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundHealth literacy is thought to impact women's reproductive health, yet no comprehensive systematic reviews have been conducted on the topic. Our objective was to systematically identify, investigate, and summarize research on the relationship between health literacy and women's reproductive health knowledge, behaviors, and outcomes.
methodsPRISMA guidelines were used to guide this review. English language, peer-reviewed research articles indexed in MEDLINE as of February 2015 were searched, along with study results posted on Clinicaltrials.gov . Articles were included if they (1) described original data-driven research conducted in developed countries, (2) were published in a peer-reviewed journal, (3) measured health literacy using a validated assessment, (4) reported on the relationship between health literacy and reproductive health outcomes, related knowledge, or behaviors, and (5) consisted of a study population that included reproductive age women.
resultsA total of 34 articles met eligibility criteria and were included in this review. Data were abstracted from articles by two study authors using a standardized form. Abstracted data were then reviewed and summarized in table format. Overall, health literacy was associated with reproductive health knowledge across a spectrum of topics. It was also related to certain health behaviors, such as prenatal vitamin use and breastfeeding. Its relationship with other reproductive behaviors and outcomes remains unclear.
conclusionsHealth literacy plays an important role in reproductive knowledge and may impact behaviors and outcomes. While further research is necessary, healthcare providers should utilize health literacy best practices now to promote high-quality care for patients.
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