Impact of maternal mental health interventions on child-related outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Observational studies have shown a relationship between maternal mental health (MMH) and child development, but few studies have evaluated whether MMH interventions improve child-related outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this review is to synthesise findings on the effectiveness of MMH interventions to improve child-related outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

We searched for randomised controlled trials conducted in LMICs evaluating interventions with a MMH component and reporting children's outcomes. Meta-analysis was performed on outcomes included in at least two trials.

Results

We identified 21 trials with 28 284 mother-child dyads. Most trials were conducted in middle-income countries, evalu

SUBMITTER: Tol WA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7681164 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature