Participant characteristics in the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions to optimize gestational weight gain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Precision prevention involves tailoring interventions to the unique characteristics of a group or individual to maximize their effectiveness. In this study, we examined the role of participant characteristics in the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions to optimize gestational weight gain (GWG).

Methods

We searched Medline, Embase, and PubMed, from inception up to March 2025, to identify randomized and non-randomized controlled trials of lifestyle interventions (diet, physical activity, or combined) commencing before or during pregnancy. Participant characteristics, including age, race/ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), employment status, fasting low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were assessed. Mean differences (MD) in GWG were pooled using t

SUBMITTER: Grieger JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12552448 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature