Maternal Occupational Risk Factors and Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize the evidence on the relationship between physical occupational risks (high physical workload, long working hours, shift work, whole-body vibrations, prolonged standing, and heavy lifting) and preterm birth. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted across six databases to investigate the relationship between physical occupational risks and preterm birth. Result: A comprehensive analysis of 37 studies with varying sample sizes found moderate evidence of positive associations between high physical workload, long working hours, shift work, whole-body vibration, and preterm birth. Meta-analysis showed a 44% higher risk (OR 1.44, 95% CI 1.25-1.66) for preterm birth with long working ho

SUBMITTER: Adane HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10625911 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature