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Prenatal Care and Hypertensive Gestational Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Gláucya Raquel Souza da Fonsêca Dutra1, Laio da Costa Dutra2, Gabriela Karine Souza da Fonsêca3

  • 1Department of The Post-Graduation Program In Health and Society, Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Mossoró, RN, Brazil.

Revista Brasileira De Ginecologia E Obstetricia : Revista Da Federacao Brasileira Das Sociedades De Ginecologia E Obstetricia
|June 21, 2018
PubMed

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Prenatal care is important for preventing gestational hypertension. While some studies show a positive link, others found no significant association, possibly due to healthcare settings and sample sizes.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Perinatal Medicine

Background:

  • Gestational hypertension is a significant concern during pregnancy.
  • The role of comprehensive prenatal care in mitigating this condition requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the existing literature on the influence of prenatal care on the occurrence of gestational hypertension.
  • To synthesize findings from studies published between 2012 and 2016.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was conducted using major electronic databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, ClinicalTrials).
  • Keywords included 'prenatal care,' 'medical assistance,' 'prenatal education,' and 'pregnancy-induced hypertension.'
  • The PRISMA checklist guided the review process, with seven studies meeting the inclusion criteria.

Main Results:

  • Five of the seven included studies indicated a positive relationship between prenatal care and reduced incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
  • Two studies found no significant association, suggesting potential confounding factors.
  • Methodological quality scores were high, indicating a low risk of bias across the reviewed studies.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal care is a crucial measure for prevention and health promotion during pregnancy.
  • Despite variations in study methodologies, the evidence underscores the importance of consistent prenatal care.
  • Further research may be needed to clarify the impact of different healthcare service types and sample sizes.
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