Podcasts as a tool for promoting health-related behaviours: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Podcasts are a popular medium for delivering health-related content, potentially influencing physical and mental health behaviours and outcomes. This scoping review evaluates the impact of health podcasts on such outcomes, engagement levels, and public perceptions.

Methods

This scoping review followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Qualitative or quantitative articles published from 2004 onward were included. Eligibility criteria were developed using the Population, Exposure and Outcome framework. Included articles examined the use, engagement with, or perspectives towards health-related podcasts. Data were synthesised narratively.

Results

Fifty articles encompassing 38 studies were analysed. Significant improvements (p 

SUBMITTER: Robins B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11472369 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature