Scoping review of non-pharmacological or self-management interventions for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders tested with Hispanic and Latina women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research on ethnic disparities in perinatal mental health disorders among Latina and Hispanic women has yielded mixed findings. This scoping review aims to identify and describe non-pharmacological or self-management interventions for preventing or reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and/or stress associated with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) in Hispanic and Latina women.

Materials and methods

We used the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodology and conducted literature searches in MEDLINE (OVID), Embase (OVID), Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO (EBSCO). Terms such as "self-management interventions," "mindfulness," "relaxation," "exercise," and "mind-body therapies" were tailored to each database. Additionally, we included

SUBMITTER: Lantz LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715605 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature