Examining the Factors or Aspects Associated with Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Among Pregnant Women.
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description: Background 15–25% of pregnant and postpartum women have perinatal depression and anxiety, which is a serious public health issue with substantial effects on the health of both the mother and the unborn child. The perinatal period is a period of significant psychophysiological change that makes people more susceptible to mental health issues. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to examine the variables related to pregnancy, psychosocial influences, and sociodemographic traits that are linked to perinatal depression and anxiety in pregnant women. Methods Following PRISMA criteria, a systematic literature review was carried out, looking for papers published between 2014 and 2024 in a number of databases, including MEDLINE (PubMed), Google Scholar, and University of Wales Trinity Saint David resources. The PEO framework (Population: pregnant women; Exposure: associated risks and variables; Outcome: perinatal depression and anxiety) was employed in the search method. Studies that employed quantitative and qualitative, methods, were published in English, and looked at variables linked to perinatal depression and/or anxiety in expectant mothers were all included. 28 studies that satisfied the inclusion criteria after analysing 2,105 records were subjected to data extraction and thorough assessment utilising pre-existing frameworks. The findings were synthesised using thematic analysis in accordance with Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach. Results The research revealed five main themes: (4) external stressors, such as work-related stress, pandemic-related distress, and traumatic life events; (5) pregnancy-related factors, such as unintended pregnancy, obstetric complications, and trimester specific symptom variations; (3) psychosocial variables, including partner relationship dynamics, mental health history, and social support quality; (5) sociodemographic determinants, such as lower educational attainment, joblessness, socioeconomic deprivation, and rur…
abstract: Background 15–25% of pregnant and postpartum women have perinatal depression and anxiety, which is a serious public health issue with substantial effects on the health of both the mother and the unborn child. The perinatal period is a period of significant psychophysiological change that makes people more susceptible to mental health issues. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to examine the variables related to pregnancy, psychosocial influences, and sociodemographic traits that are linked to perinatal depression and anxiety in pregnant women. Methods Following PRISMA criteria, a systematic literature review was carried out, looking for papers published between 2014 and 2024 in a number of databases, including MEDLINE (PubMed), Google Scholar, and University of Wales Trinity Saint David resources. The PEO framework (Population: pregnant women; Exposure: associated risks and variables; Outcome: perinatal depression and anxiety) was employed in the search method. Studies that employed quantitative and qualitative, methods, were published in English, and looked at variables linked to perinatal depression and/or anxiety in expectant mothers were all included. 28 studies that satisfied the inclusion criteria after analysing 2,105 records were subjected to data extraction and thorough assessment utilising pre-existing frameworks. The findings were synthesised using thematic analysis in accordance with Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach. Results The research revealed five main themes: (4) external stressors, such as work-related stress, pandemic-related distress, and traumatic life events; (5) pregnancy-related factors, such as unintended pregnancy, obstetric complications, and trimester specific symptom variations; (3) psychosocial variables, including partner relationship dynamics, mental health history, and social support quality; (5) sociodemographic determinants, such as lower educational attainment, joblessness, socioeconomic deprivation, and rur…
author: Mili, Arifa Dewan
keywords: BF Seicoleg, RA0421 Lechyd cyhoeddus. Glanweithdra. Meddygaeth Ataliol
date published: 2025-11
date modified: 2026-07-24T05:53:08Z
provider: University of Wales Trinity Saint David
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
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source organization: University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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value: 10.82227/repository.uwtsd.ac.uk.00004076