Protocol of an individual participant data meta-analysis to quantify the impact of high ambient temperatures on maternal and child health in Africa (HE²AT IPD).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, recognition is growing of the harmful impacts of high ambient temperatures (heat) on health in pregnant women and children. There remain, however, major evidence gaps on the extent to which heat increases the risks for adverse health outcomes, and how this varies between settings. Evidence gaps are especially large in Africa. We will conduct an individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis to quantify the impacts of heat on maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa. A detailed understanding and quantification of linkages between heat, and maternal and child health is essential for developing solutions to this critical research and policy area.

Methods and analysis

We will use IPD from existing, large, longitudinal trial and cohort studies, on p

SUBMITTER: Lakhoo DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824032 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature