Remotely Delivered Interventions to Support Women With Symptoms of Anxiety in Pregnancy: Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Symptoms of anxiety are common in pregnancy, with severe symptoms associated with negative outcomes for women and babies. Low-level psychological therapy is recommended for women with mild to moderate anxiety, with the aim of preventing an escalation of symptoms and providing coping strategies. Remotely delivered interventions have been suggested to improve access to treatment and support and provide a cost-effective, flexible, and timely solution.

Objective

This study identifies and evaluates remotely delivered, digital, or web-based interventions to support women with symptoms of anxiety during pregnancy.

Methods

This mixed methods systematic review followed a convergent segregated approach to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data. The ACM Digital

SUBMITTER: Evans K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8889484 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature