Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) damages individuals, their children,
communities, and the wider economic and social fabric of society. Some governments and …

Infant development plays a foundational role in optimal child development and health. Some
studies have demonstrated an association between maternal psychological distress and …

Objective To examine the effectiveness of screening for intimate partner violence conducted
within healthcare settings to determine whether or not screening increases identification and …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) includes any violence (physical, sexual or
psychological/emotional) by a current or former partner. This review reflects the current …

Background Domestic violence during pregnancy is a major public health concern. This
preventable risk factor threatens both the mother and baby. Routine perinatal care visits offer …

OBJECTIVES: To assess the value of the Antenatal Risk Questionnaire (ANRQ) as a
predictor of postnatal depression, to evaluate its acceptability to pregnant women and …

Objective: To improve awareness and knowledge of problematic substance use in
pregnancy and to provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of this …

The position statement aims to articulate the arguments for and against universal
psychosocial assessment and depression screening, and provide guidance to assist …

Objectives To improve awareness and knowledge of problematic substance use in
pregnancy and to provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of this …

Background Mental health conditions arising in the perinatal period, including depression,
have the potential to impact negatively on not only the woman but also her partner, infant …