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ReviewJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2025

Factors Influencing Postpartum Depression in Nepal: An Integrative Review.

Jaya Rijal, Satya Rijal, Radhika Upadhyay

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Review in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Jaya RijalNelda C. Stark College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Texas, USA.
Satya RijalMichigan State University, Michigan, USA.
Radhika UpadhyayMaharajgunj Nursing Campus, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Postpartum depression remains a critical concern in Nepal, influenced by various socio-cultural and healthcare-related factors. Therefore, this integrative review aimed to analyze and synthesize its key determinants within the Nepalese context. Fourteen articles met the eligibility criteria after systematically searching five electronic databases. The review underscores that increased age, low socioeconomic status, limited educational attainment, unintended pregnancies, inadequate support, and maternal health issues are the prominent risks. Cultural inclinations, such as a preference for male children and lack of adequate antenatal care, contribute to the severity of the condition. The findings stress the need for culturally sensitive strategies, early screening efforts, and the assimilation of mental health care and maternal services. Iwt advocates for focused interventions and future longitudinal studies, and the insights are valuable for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and future investigations to improve maternal health outcomes in Nepal.

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Depression, PostpartumFemaleHumansMaternal Health ServicesNepalPregnancyPregnancy, UnplannedPrenatal CareRisk FactorsSocioeconomic Factorsassociated factorsNepalpostpartum depressionrisks

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PMID41766839
PMCPMC12831822

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