Different psychological interventions for perinatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological interventions are the preferred treatment for women with perinatal depression, but there is a lack of comprehensive meta-analyses evaluating their effectiveness and the impact of related variables.

Objective

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of psychological interventions for perinatal depression and to examine the influence of associated variables.

Methods

We systematically searched the Ovid platform, covering the MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases from their inception to March 11, 2024.

Results

We screened 5,827 articles, and 33 were included in a random-effects meta-analysis. Compared to the control groups, psychological interventions showed a moderate pooled effect size (S

SUBMITTER: Hua G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522513 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature