Preconception care: screening and management of chronic disease and promoting psychological health.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A large proportion of women around the world suffer from chronic diseases including mental health diseases. In the United States alone, over 12% of women of reproductive age suffer from a chronic medical condition, especially diabetes and hypertension. Chronic diseases significantly increase the odds for poor maternal and newborn outcomes in pregnant women.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence was conducted to ascertain the possible impact of preconception care for preventing and managing chronic diseases and promoting psychological health on maternal, newborn and child health outcomes. A comprehensive strategy was used to search electronic reference libraries, and both observational and clinical controlled trials were included. Cross-re

SUBMITTER: Lassi ZS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4196564 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature