The prevalence of depression symptoms among infertile women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infertile women's mental health problems, including depression, are key fertility health issues that affect infertile women more severely than infertile men. Depression may threaten the health of individuals and reduce the quality of their lives. Considering the role and impact of depression on responses to infertility treatments, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the prevalence of depression symptoms among infertile women.

Methods

International databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Sciences, Scopus, Embase, and PsycINFO), national databases (SID and Magiran), and Google Scholar were searched by two independent reviewers for articles published from 2000 to April 5, 2020. The search procedure was performed in both Persian and

SUBMITTER: Kiani Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7931512 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature