Psychosocial support interventions in the context of forced displacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Forced displacement is associated with elevated risk for poor psychosocial wellbeing, yet there remains a lack of clarity around the effectiveness of commonly implemented psychosocial support interventions focused on preventing disorder and promoting wellbeing. This study aimed to synthesize the literature on evaluations of psychosocial support interventions for populations affected by forced displacement.

Methods

We searched for peer reviewed and gray literature in seven databases (PubMed, Embase, Global Health, CINAHL, SocIndex, PsychInfo, PILOTS), fifteen organizational websites, and via solicitation through multiple networks. Various study designs were included, with the criteria that they report an evaluation of a psychosocial intervention delivered to popula

SUBMITTER: Nguyen AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9932448 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature