The association between interpregnancy intervals and preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 226 - 18
• Main Authors: Wen, Xueheng, Liang, Weilun, Zhai, Jinguo, Wang, Yunxia, Zheng, Pingping, Wang, Shiying
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central 28.02.2025; BMC
• Subjects: Bayes Theorem; Birth Intervals - statistics & numerical data; Cohort analysis; Confounding (Statistics); Female; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Interpregnancy intervals; Meta-analysis; Mortality; Obstetrics; Population; Pregnancy; Premature birth; Premature Birth - epidemiology; Preterm birth; Risk Factors; Software; Systematic review; China; Interpregnancy intervals; Systematic review; Preterm birth; Meta-analysis

Research has shown a relationship between interpregnancy intervals (IPIs) and preterm birth, but a comprehensive understanding remains elusive. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the effect of different IPIs on the risk of preterm birth METHODS: Systematic searches we...