Postpartum depression during the Syrian conflict, economic crisis, and COVID-19 outbreak in Syria.

ABSTRACT: The Syrian crisis, severe economic conditions, and the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly impacted the mental health of Syrians, including mothers who have given birth during these difficult times. These conditions have led to an increased prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD), exacerbated by inadequate responses to these crises. The study aims to assess the prevalence of PPD among Syrian mothers during the Syrian crisis, economic crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It also seeks to identify the influence of these factors on the occurrence of PPD. A prospective longitudinal study was conducted between November 13, 2020 and April 27, 2021, in Damascus, Syria. PPD was evaluated among women who visited the Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital in Damascus, using the Arabic versio

SUBMITTER: Taifour W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12375151 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature