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Globally, PPD prevalence varies widely from region to region, and cultural differences might influence risk factors.According to studies done in the Gulf region, the prevalence of PPD was estimated to be 11.7% in Kuwait and 33% in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The prevalence rate was not consistent in all studies even though they share similar socioeconomic conditions, such as only 10% PPD prevalence was reported in a study done in Sharjah, UAE , whereas, a study in Qatar found 17.6% of PPD prevalence.Further, a report from Lebanon explained only 12.8% of PPD , whereas, an epidemiological study conducted among rural women in Minia, Egypt showed 49.5% of PPD occurrence.Some studies have been done in Saudi Arabia, for example, in Dammam 17.8% prevalence of PPD has been reported in 2014, while another study in Jeddah showed a prevalence of 23.9% in 2015.A study published in 2014 from Saudi Arabia demonstrated 17.8% of PPD prevalence in Dammam region .A recent meta-analysis of 59 studies of postpartum depression showed a prevalence of 13%.PPD is less prevalent in traditional cultural settings such as China.

Globally, PPD prevalence varies widely from region to region, and cultural differences might influence risk factors. A recent meta-analysis of 59 studies of postpartum depression showed a prevalence of 13%. PPD is less prevalent in traditional cultural settings such as China. For example, a woman tends to rest in bed for the first four weeks after birth, while household chores and childcare are given by the woman’s mother or relatives. The prevalence of PPD in the Arab Region was 18.7%. In Lebanon, the overall prevalence of PPD was 21%. A study in Jordan found a 22% prevalence of PPD. Another study in Bahrain among 237 women after birth found that the prevalence was 37.1%. In 2012, a study conducted in Qatar showed that the prevalence of PPD was 17.6%. A Saudi study in the Dammam region showed a different stage of depression in Saudi women: 17.8% had PPD, 9.8% of mothers had moderate depression, and 8% had severe depression .

PPD is fairly common and its prevalence is significantly higher in developing countries. Some studies have been done in Saudi Arabia, for example, in Dammam 17.8% prevalence of PPD has been reported in 2014, while another study in Jeddah showed a prevalence of 23.9% in 2015. According to studies done in the Gulf region, the prevalence of PPD was estimated to be 11.7% in Kuwait and 33% in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Globally, a study in the United States estimated the prevalence of PPD to be 14.9% while in Australia it has been reported to be 16.1%.

Large cross-sectional studies were conducted in Middle Eastern countries. The prevalence rate was not consistent in all studies even though they share similar socioeconomic conditions, such as only 10% PPD prevalence was reported in a study done in Sharjah, UAE , whereas, a study in Qatar found 17.6% of PPD prevalence. Further, a report from Lebanon explained only 12.8% of PPD , whereas, an epidemiological study conducted among rural women in Minia, Egypt showed 49.5% of PPD occurrence. A study published in 2014 from Saudi Arabia demonstrated 17.8% of PPD prevalence in Dammam region . While in the same year, another study in Riyadh showed a prevalence of PPD of 33.2% A more recent study in Riyadh reiterated high prevalence of PPD in Riyadh .