Psychosocial risk factors for depression and anxiety in European postpartum women: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postpartum depression (PPD) is common maternal mental health disorder, while postpartum anxiety (PPA) has recently increased. Comprehensive reviews on PPA psychosocial risk factors in Europe remain limited. This scoping review examines shared and distinct psychosocial risk factors for PPD and PPA among European postpartum women.

Methods

The review followed PRISMA guidelines, and Arksey and O'Malley's scoping framework. ProQuest, Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE, Sage Journals were searched on 24 October 2025. Eligibility criteria were defined a priori using the Population-Concept-Context framework, and study selection was conducted using the Rayyan platform. Study quality was assessed using Mixed-Methods Appraisal, AMSTAR-2 tools, with relevance ensured th

SUBMITTER: Zelcane E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12831440 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature