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SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

The Effect of Maternal Antenatal Care Utilisation on Childhood Acute Respiratory Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Melash Asresie, Yibeltal Bekele, Don Vicendese, Mehak Batra, Bircan Erbas

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5 authors.

Melash AsresieSchool of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4173-0646
Yibeltal BekeleSchool of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.
Don VicendeseSchool of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0176-0314
Mehak BatraSchool of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2273-4948
Bircan ErbasSchool of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9597-418X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAntenatal care (ANC) offers a valuable opportunity to reduce the risk of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in children under five; however, its impact remains less understood and has not been comprehensively synthesised. This systematic review aimed to assess evidence on the association between ANC utilisation and ARIs in children under five.

methodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for studies published between 2000 and 2025. PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed in reporting. A qualitative synthesis was performed for all ARI outcomes, and a meta-analysis was conducted for pneumonia.

resultsEleven observational studies assessed the association between ANC utilisation and ARIs. Three ARI-related outcomes were identified: pneumonia (

conclusionOur review suggests a potential protective effect of ANC, though evidence from the pneumonia-focused meta-analysis was inconclusive. Improving access to quality ANC may reduce respiratory infections, but more studies are needed across different populations.

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Prenatal CareRespiratory Tract InfectionsAcute DiseaseChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornPregnancyacute respiratory infectionantenatal carepneumoniasystematic reviewunder-five children

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