Antenatal and postpartum depression: effects on infant and young child health and feeding practices
SM Kassier, SS Madlala - South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2018 - journals.co.za
Globally, anxiety and depression is the third leading cause of disease burden for women 14
to 44 years of age. The World Health Organisation reports that 15 to 57% of women in …
to 44 years of age. The World Health Organisation reports that 15 to 57% of women in …
Neglecting maternal depression compromises child health and development outcomes, and violates children's Rights in South Africa
KE Mokwena - Children, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …
protection and promotion of optimum health and social outcomes for all children. These …
Psychosocial barriers and enablers of exclusive breastfeeding: lived experiences of mothers in low-income townships, North West Province, South Africa
C Witten, N Claasen, HS Kruger, A Coutsoudis… - International …, 2020 - Springer
Background Despite national efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), South
Africa's EBF rate is only 32%. The aim of this study was to examine the rate of EBF …
Africa's EBF rate is only 32%. The aim of this study was to examine the rate of EBF …
Intimate partner violence victimization during pregnancy increases risk of postpartum depression among urban adolescent mothers in South Africa
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 …
South Africa. While empirical evidence documents an association between intimate partner …
The need for universal screening for postnatal depression in South Africa: Confirmation from a sub-district in Pretoria, South Africa
K Mokwena, I Masike - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Although postnatal depression (PND) is a worldwide public health problem, it is relatively
higher in developing countries, including countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Postnatal …
higher in developing countries, including countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Postnatal …
Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression by HIV status and timing of HIV diagnosis in Gauteng, South Africa
Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health condition that can
compromise the quality of life and functional capacity of mothers and cause health and …
compromise the quality of life and functional capacity of mothers and cause health and …
Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression Among Iranian Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
M Seyed-Nezhad, L Manzouri… - International …, 2024 - connect.springerpub.com
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) is an important and prevalent disorder that
can have short-term and long-term adverse effects on the mother, child, and family. This …
can have short-term and long-term adverse effects on the mother, child, and family. This …
A comparative study of postnatal depression and associated factors in Gauteng and Free State provinces, South Africa
K Mokwena, P Modjadji - African Journal of Primary Health Care & …, 2022 - scielo.org.za
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 …
depression and associated factors in Gauteng and Free State provinces, South Africa. Afr. j …
Social and demographic factors associated with postnatal depression symptoms among HIV-positive women in primary healthcare facilities, South Africa
KE Mokwena, NL Mbatha - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Mothers living with HIV are at risk for mental health problems, which may have
a negative impact on the management of their HIV condition and care of their children …
a negative impact on the management of their HIV condition and care of their children …
Clinical and obstetric risk factors for postnatal depression in HIV positive women: A cross sectional study in health facilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal
NL Mbatha, KE Mokwena, S Madiba - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Postnatal depression (PND) remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in different socio-
economic backgrounds in South Africa. This study determined the prevalence of and clinical …
economic backgrounds in South Africa. This study determined the prevalence of and clinical …