RETRACTED: The association between mode of childbirth delivery and early childhood caries: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early childhood caries (ECC), also known as dental caries, poses a significant challenge to the oral health and overall well-being of young children. This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between the mode of delivery and the odds of ECC.

Methods

We conducted a meticulous systematic review and meta-analysis, gathering studies from reputable databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Embase. The selected studies underwent rigorous evaluation for heterogeneity, utilizing statistical tests such as the Chi-square test, I2, meta-regression analysis, sensitivity analysis, and subgroup analysis. We assessed the presence of publication bias using Begg's and Egger's tests, while the quality of the articles was eval

SUBMITTER: Xiang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426529 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature