The prevalence of depression in women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is estimated to affect between 20% and 70% of pregnant women with 10% experiencing it for more than 3 months postpartum. Women may also experience depression during this period. Understanding the prevalence of depression in women with PPGP is important to inform clinical management. This systematic review aimed to examine the prevalence of depression in women with PPGP in the antepartum and postpartum periods.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis. Seven databases were searched from inception until May 24, 2023, combining keywords relating to pelvic girdle pain (PGP), depression, and pregnancy. Two investigators independently screened study titles and abstracts against the eligibility criteria, extractin

SUBMITTER: Halliday B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322010 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature