Association between previous abortion history and risk of autism spectrum disorders among offspring: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have been showed an association between previous abortion history and risk of Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, there is still controversy about true effect estimate of the association.

Purpose

This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between previous abortion history and the risk of ASD.

Methods

A systematic search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences databases to identify potential studies published until December 2021. The presence of statistical heterogeneity was determined using the I2 value. In the case of substantial heterogeneity, the random-effects model meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled relative risks. The publication bias was assessed using the Egger and Begg tests.

Results

SUBMITTER: Jenabi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9899555 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature