Maternal and birth cohort studies in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

摘要: We systematically reviewed and chronicled exposures outcomes measured in the maternal birth cohort studies Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries quantitatively summarized weighted effect estimates between obesity (1) cesarean section (CS) (2) fetal macrosomia. searched MEDLINE-PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science electronic databases up to 30 June 2019. considered all conducted six GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE)). categorized on basis exposure(s) (anthropometric, environmental, medical, maternal/reproductive, perinatal, or socioeconomic) outcome(s) (maternal birth) being measured. Adjusted estimates, form relative risks, CS macrosomia were generated using a random-effects model. Of 3502 citations, 81 published included. One study was Bahrain, eight seven 52 UAE. Majority studied maternal/reproductive (65.2%) medical (39.5%). Birth reported 82.7% 74.1% studies, respectively. In babies born obese women at higher risk (adjusted (aRR), 1.15; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.10–1.20; I2 = 50%) (aRR, 1.21; CI, 1.15–1.26; I2 = 62.0%). Several only descriptive without reporting magnitude estimate assessed outcomes. Cohort have predominantly focused reproductive exposures. Obese pregnant are an increased undergoing delivery macrosomic births. Longer-term that explore wider range environmental biological relevant region needed. PROSPERO CRD42017068910