Systematic literature review on which maternal alcohol behaviours are related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is a worldwide problem. Maternal alcohol consumption is an important risk factor for FASD. It remains unknown which alcohol consumption patterns most strongly predict FASD. The objective of this study was to identify these. DESIGN:Systematic literature review. METHODS:We searched in PubMed, PsychINFO, PsycARTICLES, ERIC, CINAHL, Embase and MEDLINE up to August 2018. The query consisted of keywords and their synonyms related to FASD, pregnancy and behaviour. Studies were excluded when not published in English, were reviews or involved non-human subjects. Substantial heterogeneity precluded aggregation or meta-analysis of the data. Instead, data were qualitatively inspected. RESULTS:In total, 21 studies were eligible for further data analysi

SUBMITTER: Roozen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6303602 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature