Table 2.
Associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopia.
| Associated factors | Vulnerable group | Effect size (RR and CI) | I 2 | study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marital status | Single, widowed, separated | 3.76 (1.96-7.38) | 36.4% | [29–32] |
| Plan of pregnancy | Unplanned pregnancy | 2.73(2.11-3.53) | 0% | [29, 30, 32, 33] |
| History of depression | Having previous history of depression | 3.78 (2.18-6.57) | 41.6% | [29, 30, 32, 34] |
| Obstetric complications | Having complications in previous and/or this pregnancy | 2.74 (1.48-5.06) | 67.7% | [30, 32, 34] |
| Socioeconomic status | Poor socioeconomic status | 4.67 (2.89-7.53) | 0% | [31–33] |
For all the results, p value is < 0.05 at 95% CI (confidence interval).