A protocol for a systematic review of behaviour change techniques used in the context of stillbirth prevention.

ABSTRACT: Background: Stillbirth is a devastating pregnancy outcome that affects approximately 3.5 per 1000 births in high-income countries. Previous research has highlighted the importance of focusing prevention efforts on targeting risk factors and vulnerable groups. A wide range of risk factors has been associated with stillbirth before, including maternal behaviours such as back sleep position, smoking, alcohol intake, illicit drug use, and inadequate attendance at antenatal care. Given the modifiable nature of these risk factors, there has been an increase in the design of behaviour change interventions targeting such behaviours to reduce the risk of stillbirth. Objectives: The aim of this study is to identify all behavioural interventions with a behavioural component designed and

SUBMITTER: Escanuela Sanchez T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9874168 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature