Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Children and Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study reviews literature examining the prevalence of emotional problems (i.e., anxiety and depressive symptoms) among child and adolescent populations living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Method

Following recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, PsycINFO (EBSCO), and MEDLINE (PubMed) databases were searched for articles published from January 1, 2000 to April 30, 2024. Quantitative studies reporting epidemiological/prevalence data were included in the review.

Results

Fifty-one studies (N = 208,842) across 23 LMICs were included in a qualitative synthesis. Measures used in studies on LMIC samples were comparable to those used in high-income countries (HICs). The p

SUBMITTER: Ramdhonee-Dowlot K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710537 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature