A meta-analysis of the association between adolescent pregnancy and the risk of gynecological cancers.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite several investigations, the association between adolescent pregnancy and gynecological cancers has yet to be conclusively established. To further explore this association, we conducted a meta-analysis of observational studies.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus to identify studies investigating the link between adolescent pregnancy and gynecologic cancers. This search continued until February 20, 2023. To assess the heterogeneity among the studies, we used the I2-statistics. We also explored the potential presence of publication bias using the Begg and Egger tests. The overall effect sizes were reported as either risk ratio or odds ratio, accompanied by a 95% confidence interval (CI), using a

SUBMITTER: Azmi-Naei B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11840396 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature