Effect of perinatal depression on birth and infant health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies from Africa.
Abel Fekadu DadiTemesgen Yihunie AkaluHaileab Fekadu WoldeAdhanom Gebreegziabher BarakiPublished in: Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique (2022)
We have found a significant association between antenatal depression and adverse birth outcomes, low birth weight and preterm birth. Similarly, a significant effect of perinatal depression on adverse infant health outcomes namely, malnutrition, and febrile illnesses was observed. The findings highlight that it is time to integrate mental health services with routine maternal health care services to improve birth outcomes and reduce infant morbidity.
Keyphrases
- preterm birth
- gestational age
- low birth weight
- birth weight
- healthcare
- human milk
- depressive symptoms
- pregnant women
- preterm infants
- sleep quality
- pregnancy outcomes
- primary care
- physical activity
- emergency department
- clinical practice
- mental health
- type diabetes
- body mass index
- health information
- social media
- weight loss
- urinary tract infection
- health insurance