Estimation of sleep problems among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the sleep problems among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligibility criteria

English, peer-reviewed, observational studies published between December 2019 and July 2021 which assessed and reported sleep problem prevalence using a valid and reliable measure were included.

Information sources

Scopus, Medline/PubMed Central, ProQuest, ISI Web of Knowledge and Embase.

Risk of bias assessment tool

The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale checklist.

Synthesis of results

Prevalence of sleep problems was synthesised using STATA software V.14 using a random effects model. To assess moderator analysis, meta-regression was carried out. Funnel plot and Egger's test were used to assess publication bias. Meta-trim was used to correct probable pub

SUBMITTER: Alimoradi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8980733 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature