The prevalence of long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm-born children in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of developmental outcomes in 72 974 preterm-born children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm birth is associated with an increased risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. However, prevalence estimates of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes on preterm born children in low - and middle - income countries (LMICs) remain unclear. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aim to estimate the prevalence of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm-born children in LMICs.

Methods

We comprehensively searched six electronic databases - Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science, without language and date restrictions. We included observational studies conducted in LMICs that reported prevalence of any type of neurodevelopmental outcome in children born preterm using a validated method or clinical diagnosis, and outcome me

SUBMITTER: Sultana S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11969289 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature