Trends of Postpartum Depression in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health disorder affecting 13% of women in developed communities. The present study reviews available epidemiological publications on PPD-related aspects in Iranian women to help policy makers and health workers to design preventative strate...

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Main Authors: Yousef Veisani, Ali Delpisheh, Kourosh Sayehmiri, Shahab Rezaeian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Depression Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/291029