Systematic Review Database

This database provides policymakers and practitioners with easy access to systematic reviews that examine evidence on the effects of social and economic development interventions in low- and middle-income countries. It draws together systematic reviews from a range of sources and covers all sectors.

The database provides summaries of the findings and methodologies of existing systematic reviews and protocols of ongoing studies. It also offers quality appraisal of the featured systematic reviews. This database is regularly updated with new reviews.

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3ie has created a map of systematic reviews on maternal health and mortality to consolidate what we know about 'what works' in reducing maternal mortality and improving health. This gap map also highlight areas where the evidence is weak or non-existent, thus pointing researchers to areas ripe for further study. 3ie’s analysis of 22 systematic reviews shows the impact of maternal health interventions on health outcomes ranging from health service utilisation and care to maternal mortality.

Community-based interventions can lead to improvements in breast-feeding and infant mortality, but we can’t say clearly whether these interventions also reduce maternal mortality.  We also need many more primary studies examining the impact of interventions like health financing and conditional cash transfers on maternal health. View map.
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This database is supported by the UK Department for International Development, though the views expressed in the systematic reviews do not necessarily reflect the views of DFID.