The influence of health literacy on health outcomes: A systematic literature review perspective

Health literacy (HL) is an essential component of various literacies mentioned in the field of health and education, including cultural, technological, media and scientific literacies. It is important for motivating higher consumer engagement. Health literacy (HL) describes an intermediate outcome of health education and health promotion and refers to an individual’s capacities, skills and motivation to make judgments and decisions in everyday life concerning healthcare, disease prevention and health promotion. The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on health literacy and health outcomes as an evidence-based review of plausible causal pathways that could best explain well-established associations between limited health literacy and health outcomes globally. This research is based on past researches by employing the systematic review approach. 8 out of 825 articles has been identified for analytical purposes in tandem with the observed theme ; the influence of health literacy on health outcomes.