Authors :
S. Kalyani; Dr. C. N. Ram Gopal
Volume/Issue :
Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 7 - July
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Abstract :
Postpartum Depression is a major mental health concern
affecting mothers and their infants. Various studies
have been conducted across the Asian continent to
estimate the prevalence and the risk factors associated
with Postpartum Depression.The main objective of this
current review is to determine the burden of postpartum
depression in across the Asian continent to synthesize the
important risk factors and to provide evidence-based
data inorder to prioritize maternal mental health and
wellbeing. This review aims to assess the prevalence of
Postpartum Depression in Asia and to ascertain risk
factors for PPD in the period 2000-2020.
Methods
The literature search was done using electronic database
like PubMed, Elsevier, PlusOne, Research Gate and
Google Scholar. Search terms like postnatal depression,
postpartum depression, risk factors, Asian Mothers were
used to find relevant literature.
Result
Fifty-eight studies about postpartum depression were
selected that were conducted across various Asian
countries. The prevalence of postpartum depression
varied widely due to the different cut off points and
varying timelines used in different studies.2 Studies in
India (Gujarat and Karnataka) recorded the highest
prevalence 48.50% and 46.90% respectively.2 Studies
conducted in Iran and Kuwait recorded the highest
prevalence 40.40% and 45.90% respectively. 20 studies
recorded a prevalence rate between 20%-40%. 6 studies
estimated a prevalence less than 15%. The risk factors
associated with PPD were classified under five different
categories. They are 1.Socio-demographic
variables,2.Pregnancy and Birth Related
Variables,3.Infant Variables,4.Family Relationships and
Psychosocial factors.
Conclusion
The review highlights the burden of Postpartum
depression and recommends frequent screening for
maternal distress in the last trimester of pregnancy and
in the post-partum period needs to be carried out by
health care workers when mothers come for their
postnatal review or at the immunization clinics
Keywords :
Postpartum” or “Postnatal” or “Perinatal”,”Depression” or “Distress””Prevalence”or”Incidence”,”India” and”Asia” and “Arabic Region
Postpartum Depression is a major mental health concern
affecting mothers and their infants. Various studies
have been conducted across the Asian continent to
estimate the prevalence and the risk factors associated
with Postpartum Depression.The main objective of this
current review is to determine the burden of postpartum
depression in across the Asian continent to synthesize the
important risk factors and to provide evidence-based
data inorder to prioritize maternal mental health and
wellbeing. This review aims to assess the prevalence of
Postpartum Depression in Asia and to ascertain risk
factors for PPD in the period 2000-2020.
Methods
The literature search was done using electronic database
like PubMed, Elsevier, PlusOne, Research Gate and
Google Scholar. Search terms like postnatal depression,
postpartum depression, risk factors, Asian Mothers were
used to find relevant literature.
Result
Fifty-eight studies about postpartum depression were
selected that were conducted across various Asian
countries. The prevalence of postpartum depression
varied widely due to the different cut off points and
varying timelines used in different studies.2 Studies in
India (Gujarat and Karnataka) recorded the highest
prevalence 48.50% and 46.90% respectively.2 Studies
conducted in Iran and Kuwait recorded the highest
prevalence 40.40% and 45.90% respectively. 20 studies
recorded a prevalence rate between 20%-40%. 6 studies
estimated a prevalence less than 15%. The risk factors
associated with PPD were classified under five different
categories. They are 1.Socio-demographic
variables,2.Pregnancy and Birth Related
Variables,3.Infant Variables,4.Family Relationships and
Psychosocial factors.
Conclusion
The review highlights the burden of Postpartum
depression and recommends frequent screening for
maternal distress in the last trimester of pregnancy and
in the post-partum period needs to be carried out by
health care workers when mothers come for their
postnatal review or at the immunization clinics
Keywords :
Postpartum” or “Postnatal” or “Perinatal”,”Depression” or “Distress””Prevalence”or”Incidence”,”India” and”Asia” and “Arabic Region
