Risk factors for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) is a common complaint. The aetiology remains unclear and reports on risk factors for PPGP provide conflicting accounts. The aim of this scoping review was to map the body of literature on risk factors for experiencing PPGP.

Methods

We searched the databases PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, MIDIRS, and ClinicalTrial.gov (3 August 2020). We selected studies with two reviewers independently. Observational studies assessing risk factors for PPGP were included. Studies examining specific diagnostic tests or interventions were excluded.

Results

We identified 5090 records from databases and 1077 from ClinicalTrial.gov. Twenty-four records met the inclusion criteria. A total of 148 factors were examined of which only 14

SUBMITTER: Wuytack F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7694360 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature