Trends in the prevalence of antenatal and postnatal depression in Bangladesh: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal depression negatively impacts the health of both mothers and their children. Although several studies have reported on the prevalence of antenatal depression (AND) and postnatal depression (PND) in Bangladesh, reliable estimates based on meta-analysis have yet to be established. This study aims to determine the prevalence of "AND" and "PND" among Bangladeshi mothers, as well as the prevalence of "PND" during various phases of a child's development, while also identifying the associated factors for both "AND" and "PND".

Methods

We conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and a national database called Bangla Jol for studies published from the year 2000 until December 31, 2020. From 163 screened studies, eighteen eligible studies on the pr

SUBMITTER: Hoq MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11787471 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature