Community-based mental health and well-being interventions for older adults in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health support is often scarce in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), with mental health stigmatised. Older adults are some of the most vulnerable members of society and may require specific types of mental health support. The aim of this mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis was to explore the types, components, and efficacy of psychosocial community-based mental health interventions for older adults (aged 60 + years) residing in LMIC.

Methods

Six databases were searched in August 2021. Studies published since 2000 were included if they collected primary quantitative or qualitative data on community-based interventions for improving mental health for older adults residing in LMICs, focusing on improving mental health and well-being outcome

SUBMITTER: Giebel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9520120 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature