Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication associated
with childbirth and can lead to adverse outcomes for both mothers and their children. A …

The intention of the South African Children's Act 38 of 2005 is to provide guarantees for the
protection and promotion of optimum health and social outcomes for all children. These …

Background It is estimated that 38.8% of mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD) in
South Africa. While empirical evidence documents an association between intimate partner …

Prenatal exposure to maternal depression increases the risk for onset of emotional and
behavioral disorders in children. We investigated the effects of exposure to prenatal …

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 …

Background Postnatal depression (PND) is a universal mental health problem that prevents
mothers' optimal existence and mothering. Although research has shown high PND …

Abstract MOKWENA, Kebogile and MODJADJI, Perpetua. A comparative study of postnatal
depression and associated factors in Gauteng and Free State provinces, South Africa. Afr. j …

Introduction In sub-Saharan Africa, pregnant and postpartum women with mental health
problems are often missed in healthcare systems. To address this, a practical and simple …

Background Persistently elevated rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidities in
Malawi indicate the need for increased quality of maternal and well-child care services. The …

Background: Although there is a significant body of evidence on maternal mental health, an
inadequate focus has been placed on African immigrant women. This is a significant …