Cross-National Differences in Psychosocial Factors of Perinatal Depression: A Systematic Review of India and Japan.

ABSTRACT: Perinatal depression is prevalent worldwide. However, there are few available studies that discuss the different cultural factors affecting perinatal depression within Asian countries. This study aims to compare the literature regarding related factors relating to perinatal depression in India and Japan, and to synthesize the evidence common to both countries in addition to the country-specific evidence. We conducted a systematic review using several databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, Pubmed, Ovid, SCOPUS, IndMED, and ICHUSI). Keywords were "antenatal depression" or "postpartum depression", and "India" or "Japan". Both Japanese and English language papers were reviewed. The identified evidence was compared between the two countries, as well as with non-Asian countries based on previous reports. I

SUBMITTER: Takegata M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5746725 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature