Targeted health and social care interventions for women and infants who are disproportionately impacted by health inequalities in high-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disadvantaged populations (such as women from minority ethnic groups and those with social complexity) are at an increased risk of poor outcomes and experiences. Inequalities in health outcomes include preterm birth, maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, and poor-quality care. The impact of interventions is unclear for this population, in high-income countries (HIC). The review aimed to identify and evaluate the current evidence related to targeted health and social care service interventions in HICs which can improve health inequalities experienced by childbearing women and infants at disproportionate risk of poor outcomes and experiences.

Methods

Twelve databases searched for studies across all HICs, from any methodological design. The search concluded

SUBMITTER: Khan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10334506 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature