Prevalence and correlates of postpartum PTSD following emergency cesarean sections: implications for perinatal mental health care: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence and correlates of postpartum PTSD following emergency cesarean sections: implications for perinatal mental health care: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The increasing awareness of the emotional consequences of emergency cesarean deliveries (C-sections) highlights their substantial role in fostering postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the prevalence and determ...

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Main Authors: Eirini Orovou, Evangelia Antoniou, Ioannis Zervas, Antigoni Sarantaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Emergency cesarean section
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Postpartum mental health
Maternal well-being, psychological trauma
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02344-5
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