Effectiveness of psychological interventions for adult survivors of the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes were among the most devastating disasters in Türkiye's history, leaving millions affected and exposing survivors to elevated risks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. While numerous psychological interventions have been deployed in the aftermath, their effectiveness for this population has not been systematically evaluated.

Objective

This study synthesized evidence on the effectiveness of psychological interventions delivered to adult survivors of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, with a focus on PTSD, depression, and anxiety outcomes.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and registered on PROSPERO (CRD420251102991). Eligibl

SUBMITTER: Cınaroglu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12754912 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature