Health literacy among caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder: scoping review
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Health Literacy, Caregivers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Care, ChildAbstract
Objective: to map the literature on the health literacy (HL) of caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: scoping review conducted between January and February 2024 and updated in August 2025, across six databases and the gray literature. Data were extracted (“data charting”) using a JBI-adapted form, followed by a basic descriptive analysis. The protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF). Results: of the 741 records identified, 4 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Caregivers of children with ASD experience barriers to accessing and understanding health information, which hampers decision-making. Conclusion: caregivers’ HL remains underexplored, and investigating it is essential to inform interventions that improve the quality of pediatric care.
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