Articles Vol. 64 No. CD 5 -Nghiên cứu khoa học 24/07/2024

DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN ASIAN DEVELOPMENT COUNTRIES, 2012-2021: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Dinh Ha Quynh Anh1,2, Ngo Van Toan3,4, Hoang Thi Ha3,4, Tran Minh Hai3,4, Chu Thi Huong3,4, Le Dinh Man1,2, Nguyen Thi Ngan1,2
1 Hanoi Medical University Hospital
2 Bệnh viện Đại học Y Hà Nội
3 Hanoi Medical University
4 Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội
Corresponding author: dhqa96@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v64i4.709
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Keywords
Depression, depressive symptoms, pregnancy, antenatal, the developing countries, Asia.
Abstract

Objectives: To describe the prevalence of depressive symptoms in pregnant women in developing
countries in Asia, period 2012-2021.
Methods: A systematic review, conducting a search and synthesizing the results of studies on
depression in pregnant women in developing countries in Asia in the period 2012-2021.
Results: 31 studies were included in the analysis. Among 34,657 pregnant women who participated
in the study, there were 6943 pregnant women with depression symptoms, accounting for 20.03%.
Conclusion: The rate of depression symptoms among pregnant women was still high. It is necessary
to have appropriate intervention activities to improve the health status of pregnant women and
newborn babies.

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