SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Health Literacy in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review.
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- Health literacy interventions for pregnant women with limited language proficiency in the country they live in: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- Improving maternal health literacy among low-income pregnant women: A systematic review.Narra J · 2024Pooled it
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- Health Literacy among Pregnant Women in a Lifestyle Intervention Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Mapping the extent and nature of research examining health literacy and ethnic inequalities in maternity care: a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Maternal health literacy and its associated factors among pregnant women in Western Cape antenatal clinics.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 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
- Components of women's health literacy associated with pregnancy at the wanted time and the use of infertility treatment among Japanese workers.Industrial health · 2026Observational
- Determining the cognitive-psychological predictors of pregnancy-related anxiety among pregnant women.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Health literacy and attitudes toward prenatal screening tests among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study in Turkey.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Relationship between health literacy levels and breastfeeding self-efficacy perceptions of pregnant women.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Spiritual Well-Being With Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Pregnant Women: A Descriptive-Analytical Research.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Assessment of Maternal Health Literacy and Its Association With Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women.Cureus · 2026Article
- A Co-Produced Health Literacy Programme for Pregnant Women Whose First Language Is Not English: A Qualitative Study of Women's Experiences.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Antenatal Testing Education: Assessing Health Education and Health Knowledge in a High-Risk Pregnant Population.AJP reports · 2026Article
- The influence of pregnant women's personality traits and well-being on internet-based decision-making and coping styles with stress.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Health literacy and associated factors in adult Korean women: a correlational study using the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea) · 2026Article
- Experiences of woman- centered care among Iranian midwives and women: a qualitative study.Reproductive health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Health literacy plays a crucial role during pregnancy, as the mother's health behavior influences both her own health and that of her child. To the authors' best knowledge, no comprehensive overview on evidence of the health literacy of pregnant women and its impact on health outcomes during pregnancy exists. Therefore, this review aims to assess health literacy levels in pregnant women, whether health literacy is associated with outcomes during pregnancy and whether effective interventions exist to improve the health literacy of pregnant women. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and EBSCO, resulting in 14 studies. The results show mixed levels of health literacy in pregnant women. Limited health literacy is associated with unhealthy behaviors during pregnancy. Mixed health literacy levels can be attributed to the recruitment site, the number of participants and the measurement tool used. Quality assessment reveals that the quality of the included studies is moderate to good. The review revealed that randomized controlled trials and interventions to improve health literacy in pregnant women are rare or do not exist. This is crucial in the light of the mixed health literacy levels found among pregnant women. Healthcare providers play a key role in this context, as pregnant women with limited health literacy rely on them as sources of health information.
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