Association between maternal depression and child stunting in Northern Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Stunting indicates failure to attain genetic potential for height and is a well-documented indicator for poor growth. Depression is common in women of reproductive age and women’s mental health problems may affect the growth of young children. We examined the association between...

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Anthony Wemakor, Kofi Akohene Mensah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2016-08-01
Subjects:	Maternal depression Stunting Northern Ghana Children Mothers
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3558-z