Global prevalence of post-abortion depression: systematic review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression after abortion is a common problem for all women of reproductive age. However, there are not any data on post-abortion depression at a global level. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to find out the global prevalence of post-abortion depression.

Methods

The present study involved a comprehensive search of several databases, including Science Direct, Scopus, EMBSE, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The search was conducted between February 1, 2023, and March 10, 2023. The data was extracted using Microsoft Excel (version 14) and analyzed using STATA statistical software. To evaluate publication bias, a forest plot, Begg's test, and Egger's test were employed. Heterogeneity was assessed using I², and a pooled estimated analysis was conducte

SUBMITTER: Gebeyehu NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10605843 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature