The effect of antenatal depression on birth weight among newborns in South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a population-based prospective cohort study

The effect of antenatal depression on birth weight among newborns in South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a population-based prospective cohort study

Abstract Background There is a high prevalence of antenatal depression and low birth weight (LBW) (< 2.5 kg) in Ethiopia. Prior evidence revealed that the association between antenatal depression and LBW in high- and low-income countries is conflicting. The effect of antenatal depression on birth...

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Main Authors: Getnet Mihretie Beyene, Telake Azale, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Tadesse Awoke Ayele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Depression
Antenatal depression
Birth weight
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00643-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00643-y

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