Effectiveness of Digital Interventions for Preventing Alcohol Consumption in Pregnancy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption in pregnancy has been associated with serious fetal health risks and maternal complications. While previous systematic reviews of digital interventions during pregnancy have targeted smoking cessation and flu vaccine uptake, few studies have sought to evaluate their effectiveness in preventing alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Objective

This systematic review aims to assess (1) whether digital interventions are effective in preventing alcohol consumption during the pregnancy/pregnancy-planning period, and (2) the differential effectiveness of alternative digital intervention platforms (ie, computers, mobiles, and text messaging services).

Methods

PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched for studies with digital interv

SUBMITTER: Oh SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9039809 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature