Randomized controlled trials are needed to close the evidence gap in the prevention of preterm birth

Kwegyir-Afful, E; Ijaz, S; Räsänen, K; Verbeek, J

Abstract

Pregnant women have been advised to avoid heavy lifting during
pregnancy due to concerns of adverse pregnancy outcomes including
premature delivery. To date there is no evidence on the effectiveness
of advice in preventing preterm birth as found in a recent systematic
search and appraisal of published literature. This letter employs the
findings of the review to inform future studies.

Citation

Kwegyir-Afful, E., Ijaz, S., Räsänen, K., & Verbeek, J. (2014). Randomized controlled trials are needed to close the evidence gap in the prevention of preterm birth. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 40(1), 96-99. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3396

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: Apr 26, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 26, 2019
• Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
• Print ISSN: 0355-3140
• Electronic ISSN: 1795-990X
• Publisher: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health
• Volume: 40
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 96-99
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3396
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3396