Psychosocial interventions for reducing alcohol consumption in sub-Saharan African settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Harmful alcohol use is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA); however, the effects of non-pharmacological alcohol interventions in this region are unknown.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature through 14 March 2019 was undertaken. Two authors extracted and reconciled relevant data and assessed risk of bias. Meta-analyses were conducted. The review protocol is registered on International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42019094509).

Setting

Studies conducted in sSA were eligible for inclusion.

Participants

Individuals participating in interventions aimed at reducing alcohol use.

Interventions

Randomized and non-randomized controlled trials testing non

SUBMITTER: Sileo KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543382 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature