Magnitude and risk factors of khat, alcohol and cigarettes use among pregnant women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of khat, alcohol, and cigarettes during pregnancy is a serious public health problem associated with harmful outcomes for the fetus and the mother's health. Studies that investigated khat, alcohol, and cigarettes usage during pregnancy yielded varied and contradictory results. This study used a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the pooled prevalence and associated factors of khat, alcohol, and cigarettes use among pregnant women in Africa.

Methods

A review of eligible studies was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. This review has been registered in PROSPERO with protocol ID CRD42021289074. Literature published in English from January 1, 2002 to November 30, 2021 was retrieve

SUBMITTER: Wogayehu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600575 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature