Question · asked by 1 review

Balanced protein and energy supplementation vs no intervention or control intervention (control): Preterm birth

Population
pregnant women
Intervention
Balanced protein and energy supplementation
Comparison
no intervention or control intervention (control)
Outcome
Preterm birth

Balanced protein and energy supplementation showed no clear difference in preterm birth compared with control or no intervention (moderate certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
Balanced protein and energy supplementation vs control or no intervention
Preterm birth · pregnant women
Balanced protein and energy supplementation showed no clear difference in preterm birth compared with control or no intervention (moderate certainty).
Antenatal dietary education and supplementation to increase energy and protein intake (2015) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.96 [0.8, 1.16]5 studies · 3384 participantsModerate
Balanced protein and energy supplementation vs control or no intervention
Preterm birth · Pregnant women
Balanced protein and energy supplementation showed no clear difference in preterm birth compared with control or no intervention (moderate certainty).
Antenatal dietary education and supplementation to increase energy and protein intake (2012) · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyearlier version CD000032.PUB2, superseded
RR 0.96 [0.8, 1.16]5 studies · 3384 participantsModerate

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Antenatal dietary education and supplementation to increase energy and protein intake
2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
Not reportedNot extractedNot assessed
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