The effects of exercise on antenatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic evaluation of exercise interventions' effectiveness on antenatal depressive symptoms in pregnant women and to investigate the impact of different intervention factors on the relationship between exercise and antenatal depressive symptoms.

Methods

We conducted comprehensive searches in several databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and others. The search period covered from database inception to May 2023. After thorough screening, a total of 7 papers with 524 subjects were included in the analysis.

Results

The meta-analysis revealed that the overall effect size of exercise intervention on antenatal depressive symptoms in pregnant women was SMD = -0.41, with a 95% confidence inte

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456520 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature