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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Insomnia | Research article

A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy

Authors: Nader Salari, Niloofar Darvishi, Behnam Khaledi-Paveh, Aliakbar Vaisi-Raygani, Rostam Jalali, Alireza Daneshkhah, Yalda Bartina, Masoud Mohammadi

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Sleep disorders, which are among the foremost important medical care issues, are prevalent in pregnancy. The present study is a meta-analysis of the prevalence of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy. This study aims to systematically review the overall prevalence of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy through conducting a meta-analysis.

Method

The literature used in this meta-analysis for the topic discussed above were obtained through searching several databases, including SID, MagIran, IranDoc, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science (WoS), PubMed Science Direct and Google Scholar databases without time limitation until December 2020. Articles developed based on cross-sectional studies were included in the study. The heterogeneity of studies was investigated using the I² index. Also, the possible effects of heterogeneity in the studied studies are investigated using meta-regression analysis.

Result

In 10 articles and 8798 participants aged between11–40, the overall prevalence of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy based on meta-analysis was 42.4% (95% CI: 32.9–52.5%). It was reported that as the sample size increases, the prevalence of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy increases. Conversely, as the year of research increases, the prevalence of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy decreases. Both of these differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion

Insomnia was highly prevalent in the last trimester of pregnancy. Sleep disorders are neglected among pregnant women, and they are considered natural. While sleep disturbances can cause mental and physical problems in pregnant women, they can consequently cause problems for the fetus. As a result, maintaining the physical and mental health of pregnant mothers is very important. It is thus recommended that in addition to having regular visits during pregnancy, pregnant women should also be continuously monitored for sleep-related disorders.

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Title: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy
Authors: Nader Salari
Niloofar Darvishi
Behnam Khaledi-Paveh
Aliakbar Vaisi-Raygani
Rostam Jalali
Alireza Daneshkhah
Yalda Bartina
Masoud Mohammadi
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Insomnia
Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03755-z

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