Postnatal depression and its effects on child development: a review of evidence from low- and middle-income countries

作者：Parsons Christine E; Young Katherine S; Rochat Tamsen J; Kringelbach Morten L; Stein Alan^*

来源：British Medical Bulletin, 2012, 101(1): 57-79.

DOI：10.1093/bmb/ldr047

• postnatal depression
• child development
• low- and middle-income countries

It is well established that postnatal depression (PND) is prevalent in high-income countries and is associated with negative personal, family and child developmental outcomes. %26lt;br%26gt;Here, studies on the prevalence of maternal PND in low- and middle-income countries are reviewed and a geographical prevalence map is presented. The impact of PND upon child outcomes is also reviewed. %26lt;br%26gt;The available evidence suggests that rates of PND are substantial, and in many regions, are higher than those reported for high-income countries. An association between PND and adverse child developmental outcomes was identified in many of the countries examined. %26lt;br%26gt;Significant heterogeneity in prevalence rates and impact on child outcomes across studies means that the true extent of the disease burden is still unclear. %26lt;br%26gt;Nonetheless, there is a compelling case for the implementation of interventions to reduce the impact of PND on the quality of the motherinfant relationship and improve child outcomes.

• 出版日期2012-3