Physical exercise interventions for perinatal depression symptoms in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The previous meta-analysis indicated that physical exercise could play a crucially therapeutic role in reducing perinatal depression symptoms in women. However, the efficacy varies across different exercise types, forms, intensities, and duration.

Aim

The purpose of this study was to review and evaluate the effects of different types, forms, intensities, and duration of exercise for improving perinatal depressive symptoms.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials until December 2021 were searched from seven databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO. The risk of bias in eligible trials was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. When high heter

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9792692 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature