Impact of maternal mental health interventions on child-related outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wietse A TolM C GreeneM E LasaterK Le RochC BizouerneMarianna PurgatoM TomlinsonCorrado Barbui

Published in: Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences (2020)

These findings support the importance of MMH to improve child-related outcomes in LMICs, particularly exclusive breastfeeding. Given, the small number of trials and methodological limitations, more rigorous trials should be conducted.

Keyphrases

mental health
preterm infants
physical activity
mental illness
type diabetes
birth weight
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
preterm birth
drug induced
weight gain