Domestic violence and perinatal mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic violence in the perinatal period is associated with adverse obstetric outcomes, but evidence is limited on its association with perinatal mental disorders. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and odds of having experienced domestic violence among women with antenatal and postnatal mental disorders (depression and anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD], eating disorders, and psychoses).

Methods and findings

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO reference CRD42012002048). Data sources included searches of electronic databases (to 15 February 2013), hand searches, citation tracking, update of a review on victimisation and mental disorder, and expert recommendations. Included studies were peer-reviewed experim

SUBMITTER: Howard LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3665851 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature