Canine-assisted therapy in reducing stress and anxiety levels of university students: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Due to the high prevalence of mental health issues among university students worldwide, canine-assisted therapy (CAT) has emerged as a potential intervention to reduce student stress and anxiety. This study systematically reviews and meta-analyzes the effects of CAT on reducing s...

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Main Authors: Shu Qing Sim, Zhiwei Liu, Zishuo Wu, Sian Wang, Claudia Nisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04955-2
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