SynthesisArchives of women's mental health2025
Screening instruments for antenatal and postpartum mental health disorders in migrant women: a systematic review.
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- Women's Experiences of Screening and Assessment of Mental Health Problems in the Perinatal Period: A Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2026Pooled it
- Equitable and culturally sensitive perinatal mental health screening and referral for all: experiences and needs from primary care and community-based healthcare providers.BMC health services research · 2026Article
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- Pregnant asylum seekers' perspective on mental health screening: A qualitative study.Dialogues in health · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeMaternal mental health disorders are prevalent among migrant women. Due to the association of these disorders with adverse pregnancy outcomes, early recognition, and referral are important. This review aims to provide an overview of the literature on mental health screening for migrant women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
methodsWe systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO, covering publications before July 15th, 2024. Database searches were supplemented by a grey literature search, which included a systematic Google and Google Scholar search, hand searching of reference lists, and citation searches. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies published in any language were included if they evaluated or validated screening methods for maternal mental health disorders in first-generation migrants. Screening for eligibility, data extraction, and quality appraisal were conducted by two independent researchers. Results were summarized narratively.
resultsAmong the 3035 records screened, 30 articles met the inclusion criteria. Our findings indicate that health care providers and migrant women recognize a substantial need for maternal mental health screening, especially for depression, and in a lesser quantity for anxiety and PTSD. We describe a range of barriers and facilitators that impact the quality and feasibility of mental health screening. Research on available screening instruments in migrant populations reports reasonable accuracy, reliability, and validity. However, qualitative evaluations question the screening instruments' cultural appropriateness and translatability.
conclusionsThere is an urgent need for the development and implementation of maternal mental health screening programs tailored to pregnant or postpartum migrants. Further research is essential to enhance the effectiveness and cultural sensitivity of these screening programs.
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