Abstract Background The World Health Organization identifies depressive disorders as the
second leading cause of global disease burden by 2020. However, there is a paucity of …

Background Psychosocial health problems, specifically depression during pregnancy, can
have negative impact on birth outcomes, postnatal mental health of the mother, and infant …

Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and
has severe consequences on the well-being of mothers, new-borns, families, and …

Introduction Postnatal depression (PND) is a major cause of negative health-related
behaviors and outcomes during infancy, childhood and adolescent period. In Africa, the …

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of depressive symptomatology
during pregnancy when seen in obstetric settings, the extent of treatment in this population …

Abstract Background Perinatal depression affects 21–50% of women in South Africa and
poses significant health risks to mothers and children. Trajectories of depressive symptoms …

Objective: To compare maternal and fetal outcomes among women with and without
diagnosed depression at the time of delivery. Methods: Hospital discharge data from the …

Objective To determine the prevalence of depression and its correlates in pregnancy and to
establish the appropriateness of using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale with inner …

OBJECTIVE: across Africa the prevalence of postpartum depression is a major health
problem affecting mothers, their infants and families. The purpose of this study was to …

Background: Depression is often undiagnosed and untreated. It is not clear if differences
exist in the diagnosis and treatment of depression among pregnant and nonpregnant …