Impacts of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Misinformation in Digital Spaces on Human Rights Protection and Promotion: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are foundational to both individual autonomy and global well-being. Misinformation in this domain poses serious risks by undermining evidence-based decision-making, weakening systems of accountability, and perpetuating social injustices.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to map and synthesize evidence on the forms, spread, and impacts of misinformation related to SRHR in digital spaces, with a particular focus on implications for the protection and promotion of human rights.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of scientific papers and gray literature. It was guided by the JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) population, exposure, and outcomes framework. The extracted information was documented following the PRIS

SUBMITTER: Purnat TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811040 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature