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Causes and risk factors for stillbirth in India: A systematic review protocol

N Siva1, Baby S Nayak2, Arpita Roy3

  • 1Department of Child Health Nursing, SUM Nursing College, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India.

Public Health
|December 27, 2024
PubMed

Insights

This systematic review identifies stillbirth causes and risk factors in India. Findings will inform interventions and policies to reduce stillbirth rates and improve perinatal care.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Stillbirths represent a significant global health challenge, necessitating research into their causes and risk factors.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective interventions and improving perinatal care outcomes.
  • This study focuses on the Indian context, a region with a high burden of stillbirths.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically identify the causes and potential risk factors associated with stillbirths in India.
  • To provide evidence for targeted interventions and policy development aimed at reducing stillbirth rates.
  • To enhance the quality of antenatal and perinatal care services across India.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review protocol is employed, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
  • Inclusion of all observational study designs (cross-sectional, descriptive, cohort, case-control) from India.
  • Comprehensive literature search across global and Indian databases, supplemented by hand searching and reference list scrutiny. Independent screening, data extraction, and quality appraisal by two reviewers using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist.

Main Results:

  • The systematic review will identify and highlight key causes and potential risk factors for stillbirths in India.
  • Results will guide healthcare teams in developing standardized protocols and policies for antenatal care and early interventions.
  • The findings aim to improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

Conclusions:

  • The identified causes and risk factors for stillbirth in India address a critical knowledge gap.
  • This research will form the basis for targeted interventions and evidence-based policy recommendations.
  • The study contributes to improving the healthcare system's trajectory in reducing stillbirth rates.
Abstract

Keywords:
CausesHealthNeonatal mortalityReproductive healthStillbirthWell-being

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