Antenatal depression and its predictors among HIV positive women in Sub-Saharan Africa; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal depression in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive pregnant women can have significant adverse effects on both the mother and newborns, yet it is often overlooked in pregnancy care in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite this, there is limited data on the combined prevalence of antenatal depression and its predictors among HIV-positive women in the region.

Objective

To assess the pooled prevalence of antenatal depression and its associated factors among HIV-positive women in SSA.

Methods

All primary cross-sectional studies published before 1^st January/2024, were included. We conducted searches in relevant databases; PubMed, HINARI, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Psychiatry Online, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The Joanna Briggs Inst

SUBMITTER: Abebe GF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11196764 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature