Prevalence of Perinatal Depression in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Women who experience depression during or within a year of pregnancy are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Although those living in low- and middle-income countries are thought to be at increased risk of perinatal depression, the true prevalence remains unclear.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of depression among individuals living in low- and middle-income countries during pregnancy and up 1 year post partum.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched from database inception until April 15, 2021.

Study selection

Studies were included that reported the prevalence of depression using a validated method during pregnancy or up to 12 months post partum in countries defined by t

SUBMITTER: Roddy Mitchell A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9996459 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature