Violence as a risk factor for postpartum depression in mothers: a meta-analysis

摘要: The objective of this paper is to examine the association between violence and postpartum depression (PPD). data sources study are: Web Science, PubMed, Elsevier, Springer Link were examined from their start date through July1, 2011. “Violence”, “domestic violence”, “physical “sexual “postpartum depression”, “postnatal “puerperal depression” some terms included in purview MeSH terms. Relevant studies reference lists also scanned. Studies examining have been included. A total 679 screening. Essential information these was independently extracted by two raters. Newcastle–Ottawa scale used assess clinical research studies. Random-effects model chosen meta-analysis for maintaining significant heterogeneity. Publication bias evaluated with help a funnel plot. Six involving 3,950 participants study. Violence one factors responsible PPD [OR = 3.47; 95% confidence interval (CI; 2.13–5.64)]. Significant heterogenity found (P < 0.00001; I 2 = 79%)and publication detected sensitivity analysis 3.00, 95%CI (2.44–3.68), p < 0.00001 indicated that our findings robust reliable. Our positive correlation PPD. In women reproductive age, induced can be prevented early identification. addition, due heterogeneity wide CIs meta-analysis, further evidently required.