The Perinatal Mental Health of Indigenous Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although Indigenous women are exposed to high rates of risk factors for perinatal mental health problems, the magnitude of their risk is not known. This lack of data impedes the development of appropriate screening and treatment protocols, as well as the proper allocation of resources for Indigenous women. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare rates of perinatal mental health problems among Indigenous and non-Indigenous women.

Methods

We searched Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science from their inceptions until February 2019. Studies were included if they assessed mental health in Indigenous women during pregnancy and/or up to 12 months postpartum.

Results

Twenty-six articles met study inclusion criteria and

SUBMITTER: Owais S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7019461 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature