Influence of Preterm Birth and Low Birthweight on Physical Fitness: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm birth and low birthweight (LBW) might be associated with reduced physical fitness, although evidence remains inconclusive.

Objective

To examine the influence of preterm birth and LBW on physical fitness, as well as to assess whether variables such as gestational age, birthweight, or age at assessment moderate these effects.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO were systematically searched from inception to 7 December 2023 for case-control and cohort studies analyzing the association between preterm birth or LBW (or gestational age or birthweight as continuous variables) with at least one physical fitness-related outcome (i.e., cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), muscle strength, flexibility, speed, agility). Random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regres

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Zamora MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11258071 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature