Does a maternal history of abuse before pregnancy affect pregnancy outcomes? A systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence relating maternal history of abuse before pregnancy with pregnancy outcomes is controversial. This study aims to examine the association between maternal histories of abuse before pregnancy and the risk of preterm delivery and low birth weight.

Methods

We searched Subject Headings and keywords for exposure and the outcomes through MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Psycinfo, CINAHL, Scopus, PILOTS, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global and Web of Science Core Collection in April 2017. We selected original studies that reported associations between maternal histories of abuse of any type and either preterm delivery or low birth weight. Studies that included interventions during pregnan

SUBMITTER: Nesari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6192330 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature