Postpartum Depression Among Immigrant and Arabic Women: Literature Review

摘要: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major disabling mood disorder that affects women during childbearing years. The purpose of this literature review to identify the prevalence and risk factors for PPD among immigrant in industrialized countries compare it with Arab their home countries. 26 studies, published between 1995 2013 have been included. In review, ranged 10–37 %, 11.2–60 %. Lack social support, stressful life events, low income, intimate partner violence were associated development both women. Immigration stress lack access health care services found support was more predominant studies on