Mobile interventions targeting common mental disorders among pregnant and postpartum women: An equity-focused systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pregnant and postpartum women face major psychological stressors that put them at higher risk of developing common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Yet, their limited access to and uptake of traditional mental health care is inequitable, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile interventions emerged as a potential solution to this discontinued healthcare access, but more knowledge is needed about their effectiveness and impact on health equity. This equity-focused systematic review examined the effectiveness and equity impact of mobile interventions targeting common mental disorders among pregnant and postpartum women.

Methods and results

We systematically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO and 3 other databases, from date of database in

SUBMITTER: Saad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8555821 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature