Abstract
Background Teenage pregnant women are at risk of having low birth weight and preterm birth babies. The additional psychosocial interventions are thought to improve these outcomes for teenage pregnancy. However, the effect of additional psychosocial intervention programs on those is uncertain. The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the effects of additional psychosocial interventions for teenage pregnancy on low birth weight and preterm birth outcomes.
Highlights
Teenage pregnant women are at risk of having low birth weight and preterm birth babies
The effect of additional psychosocial intervention programs on those is uncertain. The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the effects of additional psychosocial interventions for teenage pregnancy on low birth weight and preterm birth outcomes
Compared with routine antenatal care, the psychosocial intervention significantly reduced risk of low birth weight by 40%
Summary
Effectiveness of psychosocial intervention for teenage pregnancy on low birth weight and preterm birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Kanokporn Sukhato*, Chathaya Wongrathanandha, Pornpoj Horsuwansak, Thunyarat Anothaisintawee. From Health Services Research: Evidence-based practice London, UK. From Health Services Research: Evidence-based practice London, UK. 1-3 July 2014
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