Background/objective: In South Africa, approximately 40% of women suffer from depression
during pregnancy. Although perinatal depression and anxiety are significant public health …

Accessible summary Jordanian women reported double the rates of antenatal depression in
comparison with developed countries. Further, no studies have been conducted here in …

Background Approximately 66% of children under the age of 5 in Sub-Saharan African
countries do not reach their full cognitive potential, the highest percentage in the world …

Background The Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (EPDS) is useful for screening
depression in puerperal women as well as women during pregnancy. However, such …

Abstract Background South Africa (SA) has the greatest HIV prevalence in the world, with
rates as high as 40% among pregnant women. Depression is a robust predictor of …

Abstract Background In South Africa, the prevalence of symptoms of common mental
disorders (CMD), ie depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are high. This study aimed to …

Maternal depression, including antepartum and postpartum depression, is a neglected
public health issue with potentially far-reaching effects on maternal and child health. We …

We assess depression rates and investigate whether depression among HIV-infected adults
receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) is associated with social support and HIV coping …

Aims To investigate clinically relevant subtypes of perinatal depressive symptoms. Design
Cross‐sectional study. Methods A sample of 2,783 women at different prenatal and …

Background Antenatal depression is a serious health problem and has negative
consequences for the mother, fetus, and the entire family. However, it is a neglected …