Health literacy interventions for pregnant women with limited language proficiency in the country they live in: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low health literacy can present significant risks throughout pregnancy, impacting both maternal and fetal health outcomes. Those who do not speak the main language of their country of residence are more likely to have lower health literacy. Considering the heightened challenges faced by this demographic in accessing, understanding, and engaging with health information and services, designing and implementing tailored interventions is crucial to mitigate health disparities. This review aims to identify and examine health literacy interventions developed for pregnant women whose first language differs from the language predominantly spoken in their residing country.

Methods

Electronic databases of Embase and Medline were searched using relevant search terms from the

SUBMITTER: Khan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600627 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature