Associations of social determinants of health and patient safety in perinatal care: Protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Associations between adverse social conditions and poor health are well documented - also in perinatal care. However, research into the actual ramifications of such disparities for perinatal patient safety remains inconclusive. Therefore, to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the risk and burden of patient harm to disadvantaged people, we aim to systematically review current evidence on social determinants of health (SDoH) and perinatal patient safety.

Objective

This study protocol outlines definitions, methods, and procedures for a systematic literature review with meta-analysis aiming to synthesise the research base on the associations between SDoH and patient safety in perinatal care.

Methods

Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, a literature search will

SUBMITTER: Averdunk K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12585019 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature