Efficacy of innovative models of maternity care for young women and their infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Women BirthAug 25, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology
Jyai Allen, Jenny Gamble, Sarah Hay et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of innovative maternity care models for young women aged ≤ 25 years. It included two randomised controlled trials and ten observational studies with 6227 participants. The findings indicated that these innovative models significantly reduced the risk of preterm birth (RR: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.49-0.80).
Key findings
- Innovative models of care reduced the risk of preterm birth (RR: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.49-0.80).
- The analysis included 6227 participants from two randomised controlled trials and ten observational studies.
- Heterogeneity among studies was moderate (I² = 44.3%).
Why it matters
Understanding effective maternity care models for young women is crucial, as this population often faces significant barriers to accessing quality care, which can lead to adverse perinatal outcomes.