SynthesisInternational journal of public health2025
Impact of Exercise Dose-Response on Maternal Mental Health and Perinatal Depression Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Abstract
Objective: To estimate the effect of exercise on perinatal depressive symptoms, focusing on subclinical depression. Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores and evaluating perinatal exercise interventions were eligible. A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for studies published between 2000 and 2024. Study quality, risk of bias, and heterogeneity were assessed before synthesizing the results using a random-effects model. Results: Nine RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Exercise significantly reduced depressive symptoms (SMD = -0.47; 95% CI = -0.86 to -0.08; Conclusion: Exercise effectively reduces perinatal depressive symptoms and represents a valuable public health intervention. Longer follow-up periods (≥6 months) are needed to confirm the durability of benefits and to evaluate maternal and child outcomes. Future high-quality RCTs with standardized exercise protocols (≥150 min/week of moderate activity) will be essential to translate this evidence into actionable public health and clinical guidelines.
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