Antenatal and Postpartum Depression: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Adolescents’ in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background. Maternal depression is a major public health concern as it affects both mothers and their children. Antenatal depression, which is often underdiagnosed, has been associated with preterm labour, low birth weight, and intrauterine growth restriction. Research has demonstrated that postpart...

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Main Authors: Desiree Govender, Saloshni Naidoo, Myra Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Depression Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5364521