Depression and associated factors among human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite its severe impact on both maternal and fetal health, antenatal depression has not received as much attention in the healthcare community as postnatal depression. Comprehensive evidence is very important to suggest informed decisions and strategies to the Ministry of Health. Therefore, this study aims to estimate the pooled prevalence of depression and to identify associated factors among pregnant women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.

Method

Between May 15, 2024, and June 21, 2024, a systematic and thorough literature search was conducted using reputable electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library) and web sources (Science Direct, African Journals Online, Google Scholar). The quality of the included studies was

SUBMITTER: Ferede YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032315 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature