Gaps in the evidence for prevention and treatment of maternal anaemia: a review of systematic reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anaemia, in particular due to iron deficiency, is common in pregnancy with associated negative outcomes for mother and infant. However, there is evidence of significant variation in management. The objectives of this review of systematic reviews were to analyse and summarise the evidence base, identify gaps in the evidence and develop a research agenda for this important component of maternity care.

Methods

Multiple databases were searched, including MEDLINE, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library. All systematic reviews relating to interventions to prevent and treat anaemia in the antenatal and postnatal period were eligible. Two reviewers independently assessed data inclusion, extraction and quality of methodology.

Results

27 reviews were included, all reporting

SUBMITTER: Parker JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3475131 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature