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- A systematic review was conducted to examine postpartum lifestyle changes aimed at lowering hypertension risk, analyzing studies from 2010 to November 2022.
- Nine studies were included, mostly randomized controlled trials with fewer than 100 participants, and predominantly White participants.
- None of the studies found significant reductions in blood pressure, but many showed improvements in related outcomes, indicating a need for more extensive and diverse research on postpartum interventions.
Article Abstract
Postpartum lifestyle modification is recommended to hypertension risk. We conducted a systematic literature review to assess the evidence for postpartum lifestyle interventions to reduce blood pressure. We searched for relevant publications from 2010 through November 2022. Two authors independently conducted article screening and data extraction; a third resolved discrepancies. Ultimately, nine studies met inclusion criteria. Most were randomized controlled trials and had sample sizes <100. In all but one of the eight studies reporting race data, nearly all participants identified as White. None of the studies reported a significant intervention effect on blood pressure. However, most interventions were associated with improvements in other outcomes, such as physical activity. Overall, the evidence for postpartum lifestyle interventions to reduce blood pressure is limited to a handful of studies characterized by small sample sizes and a lack of racial diversity. Additional research with larger samples, more diverse populations, and intermediate outcomes is warranted.
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