Prevalence of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To systematically synthesise the evidence on prevalence of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, Global Health, Global Index Medicus and the grey literature were searched with no language or date restrictions. The final search was carried out on 3 May 2022.

Eligibility criteria

Cross-sectional, cohort or case-control studies that assessed the prevalence of PTSD in pregnant or postpartum women in LMICs were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

Screening, data extraction and quality assessment were conducted independently by two reviewers. Pooled prevalence estimates were calc

SUBMITTER: Jenkins H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812746 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature