Comparison of the prevalence of probably postpartum depression before and during the covid-19 pandemic in Turkey: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To determine the prevalence of probably postpartum depression and the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of probably postpartum depression based on the results of the studies in Turkey.

Methods

Systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies. The key words postpartum depression or postnatal depression and Turkey were searched in the electronic databases of PubMed, EbscoHost, OVID Journals, Science Direct, Web of Science, ULAKBIM Databases, DergiPARK, TR Dizin, YÖK-Natural Thesis Centre. The systematic review was performed by following PRISMA and COSMOS-E. Data were collected by using a data extraction tool developed by the researchers. The quality of the studies was evaluated by utilizing The Joanna Briggs Institute's Critical Appraisal Chec

SUBMITTER: Karacam Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449347 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature