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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Depression Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5364521 |