Prevalence of perinatal depression among HIV-positive women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing attention has been paid to differences in the prevalence of perinatal depression by HIV status, although inconsistent results have been reported. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the relationship between perinatal depression and HIV infection. A comprehensive meta-analysis of comparative studies comparing the prevalence of antenatal or postnatal depression between HIV-infected women and HIV-negative controls was conducted.

Methods

Studies were identified through PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase and PsycINFO, and the reading of complementary references in August 2019. Subgroup analyses were performed for anticipated explanation of heterogeneity using methodological quality and pre-defined s

SUBMITTER: Zhu QY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6822469 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature