Perinatal Mental Health: A Public Health Concern
Journal Title: International Journal of Fertility & Sterility - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
Psychiatric disorders are prevalent throughout the world and based on the latest survey on the prevalence of mental disorders among Iranians, these disorders were found in 23.6% of the population and were more prevalent in women than men (1). Pregnancy, childbirth and a year after delivery is considered “the perinatal period” which is a critical period for mothers, babies and the entire family. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders in the perinatal period is 15-29% (2) with depressive and anxiety disorders being the most common conditions (3). Also, these disorders are more prevalent in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) than high-income countries (HIC) and they might have a robust effect on the new baby and the wellbeing of the family specially that of the other children in the family (4).
Authors and Affiliations
Fatemeh Hadi, Elham Shirazi, Shiva Soraya
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