2. Egger test for small study bias: Egger's test regression coefficients and 95% CI for outcomes 1.1 to 1.7.
Outcome | N studies | Egger's test regression coefficient | Standard error | CI lower bound | CI upper bound | P‐value |
Anxiety | 15 | −0.97 | 0.61 | −2.28 | 0.34 | 0.13 |
Depression | 34 | −1.23 | 0.33 | −1.91 | −0.55 | < 0.001 |
Mixed anxiety and depression | 8 | −0.28 | 0.58 | −1.7 | 1.13 | 0.64 |
Stress | 4 | −3.08 | 1.69 | −10.37 | 4.21 | 0.21 |
Positive affect | 13 | 1.98 | 0.31 | 1.3 | 2.65 | < 0.001 |
Psychological quality of life | 19 | 0.72 | 0.4 | −0.11 | 1.56 | 0.09 |
Social | 9 | 0.47 | 0.41 | −0.51 | 1.44 | 0.29 |