ReviewCureus2025
Preventive Strategies for Pediatric Health in Primary Healthcare: A Systematic Review.
Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Validation of neurodevelopmental assessments for early detection of high-risk infants in Zimbabwe: protocol for the Child Development Observation study (ChiDO study).BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Children's perspectives on preventive youth health services: a focus group study among Dutch children.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Recognizing Growth Concerns in 1- to 5-Year-Olds: A Practical Algorithm for Screening and Early Intervention in Primary Care.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Assessing the Impact of Health Education on Physical Measurements of Children in Bangladesh: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of preventive strategies in pediatric primary care, focusing on immunization, developmental screening, nutrition counseling, physical activity programs, accident prevention, mental health screening, oral health programs, and parental education, which are essential for enhancing child health outcomes and preventing long-term health issues. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO, covering publications from January 2000 to December 2023, with 20 studies included encompassing randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, observational studies, and systematic reviews. The review demonstrated that immunization programs significantly reduced disease incidence, while developmental screenings allowed for early intervention in developmental delays. Nutrition counseling and physical activity programs effectively addressed childhood obesity, safety education during pediatric visits reduced injury rates, and mental health screenings facilitated early detection of psychological issues, although with some variability in outcomes. Oral health programs improved dental outcomes, and parental education enhanced the effectiveness of preventive strategies, albeit with varying degrees of success depending on socioeconomic contexts. Incorporating preventive strategies into pediatric care is key to better child health, and providers need support to overcome implementation challenges. Further research is needed to optimize these strategies and evaluate their long-term impact across diverse populations and settings.
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