Unravelling the role of health literacy among individuals with multimorbidity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine existing literature regarding health literacy levels and their association with multimorbidity and the potential underlying mechanisms behind the said association.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

The databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and Science Direct were searched for articles published between 1 January 2000 and 31 October 2023 using a systematic search strategy.

Eligibility criteria

Included were all primary studies conducted in people over 18 years old with data on health literacy levels and the presence of multimorbidity. No language restrictions were used.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two authors independently extracted data and assessed the bias using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal to

SUBMITTER: Chauhan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667318 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature