Association between residential green spaces and pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Environ Health Res
; 34(9): 3188-3205, 2024 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38185100
ABSTRACT
Residential exposure to greenness has shown positive influences on pregnancy outcomes like birth weight, preterm births, and small to gestational age (SGA) deliveries. We aimed to comprehensively review and investigate these associations by conducting a systematic review with meta-analysis. Relevant studies were retrieved from PubMed, EMBASE, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases before June 2023. Summary effect estimates included birth weight, low birth weight (LBW), preterm births, and SGA which were calculated for 0.1 unit increase in residential greenness exposure. Overall quality of the evidence was examined through Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool. The review included 31 articles and found a statistically significant increase in birth weight measured at 250 m buffer distance (ß = 8.95, 95% CI = 1.63-16.27). Green spaces were also associated with lower odds of LBW (OR = 0.97, 95% CI = 0.96-0.98). Residential greenness had positive impacts on pregnancy outcomes that calls for emphasis on urban planning, especially in developing countries.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pregnancy Outcome
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Environ Health Res
Journal subject:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pakistan