Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Madrid, Spain

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• Research Article   
  Buffering Effect of Perceived Social Support During Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review
  Author(s): María Cantero-García*, Noelia Puche Escribano, María Rueda-Extremera and y Ana Huertes-del Arco
  
  Aim: Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects 10%-15% of women worldwide, though the true prevalence may be higher due to underdiagnoses. PPD impacts both the mental and physical health of mothers and has potential long-term consequences for children and families. This systematic review aims to evaluate the significance of perceived social support in alleviating postpartum depressive symptoms, with the goal of improving maternal mental health interventions. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a total of 1638 studies were screened, and 18 primary studies met the inclusion criteria for the final synthesis. The studies were analyzed to examine the relationship between perceived social support and postpartum depressive symptoms. Results: All 18 studies consistently showed a significant relationship between perceived socia.. View More»
  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14286552

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