Fetal malnutrition among neonates in African countries: a CAN score systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To reduce neonatal mortality, it is necessary to identify neonates with fetal malnutrition at birth using the clinical assessment score (CAN score). Furthermore, comprehensive summary data that shows burden of fetal malnutrition in Africa is scarce. As a result, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess fetal malnutrition among newborns in Africa.

Method

The PRISMA guidelines were used for this study. Articles were obtained from databases and websites. The outcome of the study was fetal malnutrition, as determined using the CAN score. The meta-analysis of the primary and secondary outcomes was performed using Stata version 18 statistical software. The pooled prevalence with a 95% CI was estimated using the random effect method with the Der Simonian

SUBMITTER: Mussa I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380204 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature