'Just snap out of it' - the experience of loneliness in women with perinatal depression: a Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a time of great transition and upheaval. Women often experience social isolation and loneliness at this time and may develop depression, particularly in the postnatal period. Qualitative studies have reported that loneliness is also a feature of perinatal depression. However, until now there has been no attempt to synthesise research exploring the links between loneliness and perinatal depression. This study's aim was to explore existing qualitative evidence to answer two research questions: What are the experiences of loneliness for women with perinatal depression? What helps and what makes loneliness worse for women with perinatal depression?

Methods

A qualitative meta-synthesis retrieved primary qualitative studies rel

SUBMITTER: Adlington K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9970854 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature