The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines in Adults: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: ObjectiveThis scoping review aimed to synthesise research on the relationships between health literacy and adherence to physical activity guidelines in adults.Data SourceA search of MEDLINE, ProQuest, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science (Core Collection), PubMed, and PsycINFO was conducted using keywords. Observational and intervention studies written in English were reviewed.Inclusion and Exclusion CriteriaEligible research studies used a validated, objective measure of health literacy. Physical activity needed to be reported as either a primary or secondary outcome, and groups needed to be dichotomised as physically active, inactive, or similar.ExtractionOut of 2098 articles identified, 19 met the inclusion criteria.SynthesisA numerical analysis of the studies was performed. A narrative summa

SUBMITTER: Lawrence A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861545 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature