Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychosocial interventions for PTSD, depression, and anxiety in asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrant populations: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migrant populations are at increased risk of developing mental health problems. We aimed to compare the efficacy and acceptability of psychosocial interventions in this population.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA). Cochrane Central Register of randomised trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, PTSDpubs, PsycINFO, PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from database inception to October 7, 2024, to identify randomized clinical trials assessing the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for migrant populations in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression or anxiety. Studies with second-generation migrants were excluded if they comprised over 20% of participants. Two

SUBMITTER: Turrini G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647468 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature