Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression in the Middle East: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common social health problem that affects not only the mother and newborn, but extends to other family members as well as various aspects of their lives. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum among the women in Middle East countries.

Methods

We searched published articles from Web of Science, EMBASE, PubMed and Cochrane electronic databases to establish study articles. Articles regarding postpartum depression prevalence and associated factors among women in the Middle East were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. A random-effect model was used for estimation of pooled postpartum depression prevalence with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and forest pl

SUBMITTER: Alshikh Ahmad H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8343347 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature