Health Literacy as a methodological and ethical consideration in human research: A systematic review protocol (2018–2025)

This registration documents the protocol of a systematic review examining health literacy as a methodological and ethical consideration in human research. The review aims to explore how health literacy is addressed across key phases of the research process, including recruitment, informed consent, communication, and methodological validity, focusing on empirical studies and applied conceptual research published between 2018 and 2025.