Gender differences of health literacy in persons with a migration background: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Chakraverty D.; Baumeister A.; Aldin A.; Seven U.S.; Monsef I.; Skoetz N.; Woopen C.; Kalbe E.
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    BMJ Open
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    Objective: To investigate gender differences of health literacy in individuals with a migration background.

    Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. OVID/MEDLINE, PsycINFO and CINAHL were searched in March 2018 and July 2020.

    Setting: Studies had to provide health literacy data for adult women and men with a migration background, collected with a standardised instrument, or report results that demonstrated the collection of such data. Health literacy data were extracted from eligible studies or requested from the respective authors. Using a random-effects model, a meta-analysis was conducted to assess standardised mean differences (SMDs) of health literacy in men and women. Two researchers independently assessed risk of bias for each included study using the Appraisal Tool for Cross-Sectional Studies.

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