Recruitment prior to conception for pregnancy studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Key Points

• Effective recruitment strategies enhance participation in pregnancy studies, improving research quality and outcomes.
• Meta-analysis reveals specific interventions that can significantly increase recruitment rates prior to conception.
• The systematic review evaluated various recruitment methods across multiple studies to determine best practices for researchers.
• Improved recruitment approaches suggest substantial benefits for future pregnancy research, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies.