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The Impact of Prenatal Care on the Prevention of Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Global Health Interventions.
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- Virtual, Augmented, Mixed, and Immersive Technologies for Prenatal and Childbirth Education: Scoping Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Review
- Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the quality of life in pregnancy scale (PREG-QOL): a translation and validation study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
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- Spatial inequalities in quality antenatal care in India: a district-level analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity development and progression in the Philippines.International journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Preferences for Prenatal Care Among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review of Discrete Choice Experiment Studies.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Panorama of Two Decades of Maternal Deaths in Brazil: Retrospective Ecological Time Series.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Interventions to address inequities in infant mortality and morbidity in the NICU and beyond: A focus on the mother-infant dyad.Seminars in perinatology · 2025Review
- Predictors of Survival in Under-Five Children with Low Birth Weight: A Population-Based Study in Indonesia.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Perinatal outcomes in neonates referred to social services in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit from a resource-limited setting: a five-year study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesNeonatal outcomes, including low birth weight, preterm birth, and neonatal mortality, pose significant global health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Prenatal care has emerged as a critical intervention in mitigating these risks through medical, nutritional, and psychosocial support. This study aimed to systematically assess the effectiveness of prenatal care interventions in preventing neonatal outcomes across diverse settings.
methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, with the protocol registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024601066). Fourteen peer-reviewed studies were included following a comprehensive search across five major databases. Eligible studies reported quantitative neonatal outcomes associated with prenatal care interventions, including nutritional supplementation, mental health services, telehealth, and routine antenatal care. Random-effects models were used for meta-analysis, and the risk of bias was assessed using RoB 2 and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
resultsNutritional interventions, especially folic acid and iron supplementation, significantly reduced neonatal mortality by up to 40% (RR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.54-0.68). High-quality prenatal care was associated with a 41% reduction in neonatal mortality. Psychosocial support reduced the risk of low birth weight and preterm birth, while telehealth interventions lowered NICU admissions in low-risk populations (RR = 0.88, 95% CI: 0.75-1.03). Heterogeneity was substantial (I
conclusionsComprehensive prenatal care, integrating medical, nutritional, and mental health interventions, significantly improves neonatal outcomes. The global implementation of accessible, high-quality prenatal services is essential, particularly in underserved populations, to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality.
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