Common mental disorders and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Common mental disorders are the most common public health problems, especially in low and middle-income countries. The burden is high among pregnant women. However, the concern given to this problem is less and isn't assessed during the antenatal period. In Ethiopia, there was no summarized evidence about the problem in this particular population. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled magnitude of common mental disorders among pregnant mothers and their associated factors in Ethiopia.

Methods

We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines to write this review and meta-analysis. Only primary studies published in English were included. The Egger's test and funnel plot were done to as

SUBMITTER: Girma B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12039121 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature