A systematic review of ethnic minority women's experiences of perinatal mental health conditions and services in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women from ethnic minority groups are at greater risk of developing mental health problems. Poor perinatal mental health impacts on maternal morbidity and mortality and can have a devastating impact on child and family wellbeing. It is important to ensure that services are designed to meet the unique needs of women from diverse backgrounds.

Aim

The aim of the review was to explore ethnic minority women's experiences of perinatal mental ill health, help-seeking and perinatal mental health services in Europe.

Data sources

Searches included CINAHL, Maternity and Infant Care, MEDLINE and PsycINFO with no language or date restrictions. Additional literature was identified by searching reference lists of relevant studies.

Design

This was a mixed method sys

SUBMITTER: Watson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6351025 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature