Table 2. Population, interventions, comparator, outcomes, and study design criteria for study inclusion.
Category | Inclusion criteria |
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Population | Pregnant women living in low- and middle-income countries |
Intervention | • Micronutrient and calcium supplementation to mother
• Balanced energy protein (i.e. food) supplementation to mother • Deworming • Maternal education • Any water, sanitation and hygiene intervention |
Comparators | • Placebo
• Standard-of-care (if applicable) • No intervention • Any of the interventions listed above as monotherapy or in combination that can be used for indirect comparison |
Outcomes | At least one of the following outcomes:
• Preterm birth (<37 weeks of gestational age) • Low birthweight (<2500 g) • Birthweight (continuous) |
Study Design | Randomized clinical trials |
Other | Published in the English language |