Prevalence and determinants of antenatal depression in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder during pregnancy, can alter fetal development and have a lasting impact on the offspring's neurological and behavioral development. However, no review has been conducted to report the consolidated magnitude of antenatal depression (AND) in Ethiopia. Therefore, this review aimed to systematically summarize the existing evidence on the epidemiology of AND in Ethiopia.

Methods

Using PRISMA guideline, we systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed studies that examined the prevalence and associated factors of AND from three electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and SCOPUS). We used predefined inclusion criteria to screen identified studies. A qualitative and quantitative analysis was employed. Heterogeneity

SUBMITTER: Ayano G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6380851 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature