A systematic mapping review of the associations between pregnancy intentions and health-related lifestyle behaviours or psychological wellbeing.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic mapping review of the literature that explored associations of pregnancy intentions with health-related lifestyle behaviours and psychological wellbeing before and during pregnancy. Six databases were searched (May 2017) for papers relating to pregnancy intentions, health-related lifestyle behaviours, and psychological wellbeing. The literature was mapped according to the preconception or pregnancy period; prospective or retrospective variable assessment; and reported lifestyle behaviours and psychological wellbeing outcomes. Of 19,430 retrieved records, 303 studies were eligible. Pregnancy intentions were considered during the preconception period in 103 studies (only 23 assessed prospectively), and during the pregnancy period in 208 studi

SUBMITTER: Hill B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6465583 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature