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The Relationship Between Social Support and Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

by Thomas West 1,*
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University of Zilina
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JPHE  2021 4(2):111; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 11 August 2021 / Accepted: 8 September 2021 / Published Online: 9 December 2021
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Abstract

Postpartum depression is a significant mental health concern affecting mothers following childbirth, and social support has been proposed as a potential protective factor. This meta-analysis of observational studies examines the relationship between social support and postpartum depression. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from observational studies that assess the association between various dimensions of social support (e.g., partner support, family support, social network size) and postpartum depression symptoms or diagnoses. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as cultural differences, socioeconomic status, and methodological factors, to better understand the nuances of the association and identify factors that may enhance the protective effects of social support.

Keywords: social support; postpartum depression; meta-analysis; observational studies; maternal mental health;
Copyright: © 2021 by West. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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West, T. The Relationship Between Social Support and Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 111. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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West T. The Relationship Between Social Support and Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(2):111. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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West, Thomas 2021. "The Relationship Between Social Support and Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.2:111. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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