The multifaceted consequences and economic costs of child anxiety problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over a quarter of people have an anxiety disorder at some point in their life, with many first experiencing difficulties during childhood or adolescence. Despite this, gaps still exist in the current evidence base of the multiple consequences of childhood anxiety problems and their costs.

Methods

A systematic review of Medline, PsycINFO, EconLit and the National Health Service Economic Evaluation Database was conducted for longitudinal and economic studies reporting on the association between childhood anxiety problems and at least one individual-, family- or societal-level outcome or cost. All studies were synthesised narratively. For longitudinal studies, 'effect direction' was used as a common metric, with random effects meta-analysis undertaken where possible.

SUBMITTER: Pollard J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10501703 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature