Scoping review reveals mixed associations between health literacy and adherence to physical activity guidelines in adults, suggesting further investigation is needed.
Key Points
Nine out of fifteen studies found a positive association between health literacy and achieving >150 minutes of physical activity weekly.
Studies relying on self-reported physical activity reported more consistent associations than those using objective measures.
The review highlights a significant gap due to the lack of standardized health literacy instruments in research.
Further exploration of longitudinal relationships between health literacy and physical activity is necessary for definitive conclusions.