Prevalence and associated factors of post-partum depression in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, post-partum depression is a major public health problem and is associated with a harmful effect on the infant, child, and mothers' mental, physical, and social health. Although a few post-partum depression studies have been published, we still lack an accurate estimated pooled prevalence of national PPD and associated factors.

Objectives

This study aims to show the estimated pooled prevalence of PPD and associated factors in Ethiopia.

Methods

We conduct the extensive search of articles as indicated in the guideline (PRISMA), reporting systematic review and meta-analysis. Databases like MEDLINE, PubMed, psych INFO, Web of Science, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, and The Cochrane Library. All publications and grey literature were addressed by using MeSH ter

SUBMITTER: Zeleke TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894900 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature