Barriers and enablers encountered by elite athletes during preconception and pregnancy: a mixed-methods systematic review.
Jasmine TitovaMargie H DavenportAlexandra HumphrysMelanie J HaymanPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2024)
Key recommendations developed from the results are for sporting organisations to (1) develop clear, transparent and multifaceted policies to support preconception and pregnancy; (2) foster supportive environments which offer flexible training, social support and positive promotion of pregnant athletes and (3) provide clear, evidence-based education and information about preconception and pregnancy to athletes, coaches, support staff and organisational staff.
Keyphrases
- social support
- systematic review
- preterm birth
- pregnancy outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- healthcare
- public health
- pregnant women
- meta analyses
- body composition
- study protocol
- randomized controlled trial
- long term care
- high school
- clinical trial
- quality improvement
- clinical practice
- social media
- virtual reality
- solid state