Antenatal depression among pregnant women in Ethiopia: An umbrella review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antenatal depression, ranging from mild to severe, is influenced by hormonal changes during pregnancy and childbearing years, making it a significant public health issue. Antenatal depression, with its far-reaching effects on mothers, infants, and children, continues to be a significant public health issue in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Research on antenatal depression in Ethiopia has produced varied results. Although previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses studies have addressed this topic, a comprehensive summary of existing reviews has not been available. Therefore, this umbrella review aims to consolidate the findings on antenatal depression and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

Methods

This review included five systematic

SUBMITTER: Abebe M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750105 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature