A systematic review and meta-analysis of gestational diabetes mellitus and mental health among BAME populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy and is associated with an increased risk of mental health (MH) disorders including antenatal and postnatal depression (PND), anxiety and post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD). We hypothesized GDM and MH disorders will disproportionately affect individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Methods

A systematic methodology was developed, and a protocol was published in PROSPERO (CRD42020210863) and a systematic review of publications between 1st January 1990 and 30th January 2021 was conducted. Multiple electronic databases were explored using keywords and MeSH terms. The finalised dataset was analysed using statistical methods such as random-effect models, subgroup analysis a

SUBMITTER: Delanerolle G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8283332 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature