Epidemiology of postnatal depression and its associated factors in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abel Fekadu DadiTemesgen Yihunie AkaluAdhanom Gebreegziabher BarakiHaileab Fekadu Wolde

Published in: PloS one (2020)

While robust prevalence studies are scarce, our review indicated a high prevalence rate of postnatal depression. The analysis also identified postpartum women at increased risk of PND. Therefore, there is a need to design and escalate comprehensive strategies to decrease its burden, focusing on those women at risk of PND.

Keyphrases

risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
preterm infants
depressive symptoms
pregnancy outcomes
sleep quality
cervical cancer screening
pregnant women
insulin resistance
physical activity
adipose tissue