Table 5:
Meta-analysis of secondary outcomes: synthesised effects and heterogeneity statistics
| Outcome | Estimate (95% CI) | Heterogeneity | Z-test for effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standardised stunting (n=7) | 1-0.13 (-0.24, -0.012) | I2=63.6% | Z=2.16; p=0.031 |
| Wasting or moderate/severe malnutrition (n=8) | 21.64 (0.85, 3.18) | I2=83.7% | Z=1.48; p=0.139 |
| WHZ scores (n=6) | 10.083 (-0.076, 2.43) | I2=62.2% | Z=1.02; p=0.306 |
| Underweight (n=5) | 21.77 (0.94, 3.33) | I2=70.3% | Z=1.78; p=0.076 |
| WAZ scores (n=6) | 1-0.025 (-0.091, 0.041) | I2=0.0% | Z=-0.749; p=0.454 |
1Standardised mean difference for effect in mothers with diagnosed depression or mental health disorder
2Odds ratio for effect in mothers with diagnosed depression or mental health disorder compared with children of mothers with no diagnosed depression or mental health disorder compared with children of mothers with no diagnosed depression or mental health disorder