Risk factors of large for gestational age among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are more likely to give birth to large for gestational age (LGA) infants, due to abnormalities in glucose metabolism during pregnancy. Although previous studies have explored the risk factors for LGA delivery in GDM women, the results are quite different and still lack of unified understanding.

Objective

To explore the elements linked to LGA delivery in GDM women, and thus provide a reference for medical staff to formulate relevant clinical interventions.

Methods and analysis

Systematic search of seven electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE, OVID and CINAHL) will be undertaken between the inception of the database to 1 August 2024. Quantitative studies published in Engl

SUBMITTER: Liang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11628950 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature