Psychosocial interventions for intimate partner violence in low and middle income countries: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent worldwide and presents pernicious consequences for women in developing countries or humanitarian settings. We examined the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for IPV among women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

Seven databases were systematically searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) examining psychosocial interventions for IPV in LMICs. Thirteen RCTs were included in random-effects meta-analyses. Risk ratios (RR) and risk difference were calculated as pooled effect sizes. Risk of bias was assessed using an adapted version of the Cochrane tool accounting for cluster RCTs. Sensitivity analyses were conducted for risk of bias and design characteristics. Publication bias and heterogeneity

SUBMITTER: Turner DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7182699 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature