Associations Between Unconditional Cash Transfers and Postpartum Outcomes in the United States : A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unconditional cash transfers (UCTs) through social programs or direct cash transfers (DCTs) may address drivers of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality.

Purpose

To summarize evidence on UCTs and postpartum outcomes in the United States.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Social Science Research Network, and structured internet searches through 28 January 2025.

Study selection

Primary research reporting associations between UCTs and postpartum outcomes (0 to 2 years after delivery) in the United States.

Data extraction

Dual data extraction with predefined outcomes: infant or child care, reproductive health, substance use, other mental health outcomes, and other outcomes. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias

SUBMITTER: Choudhry SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature