2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2011.05.001
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Factors associated with depressive symptoms among postpartum mothers in a rural district in Uganda

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“…One is a potential prevalence of mental health concerns that may not be currently addressed within the current care system. Studies in Africa have found high rates of depression among postpartum women, 40,41 and a systematic review found lower rates of adherence during the postpartum period and a correlation between postpartum depression and non-adherence. 42 However, assessment and care of postpartum depression is not integrated within MCH or PMTCT services.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One is a potential prevalence of mental health concerns that may not be currently addressed within the current care system. Studies in Africa have found high rates of depression among postpartum women, 40,41 and a systematic review found lower rates of adherence during the postpartum period and a correlation between postpartum depression and non-adherence. 42 However, assessment and care of postpartum depression is not integrated within MCH or PMTCT services.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In these cultures, as well as in Asia, PPD is characterized primarily by physical symptoms, because of the fear of social stigmatization of women [27,70]. A lot of attention is given to postnatal care, during which great importance is given on supporting the new mother.…”
Section: Ppd In Africamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A systematic review in six African countries [24] showed incidence rates of the disease from 3.7 to 20.9 % in Nigeria, 5.6 to 20.1 % in Morocco, 3.2 to 6.9 % to The Gambia, 34.7 to 48 % in South Africa, 12 % in Ethiopia and 10 to 43 % in Uganda [24,70]. In Egypt, the disease showed a prevalence of 17.9 % [22].…”
Section: Ppd In Africamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1,2 Therefore, biological changes during pregnancy and childbirth along with sociocultural factors may precipitate the development of post-partum depression (PPD) 3 . Not only the hormonal changes during or after pregnancy are responsible for the PPD, but it is also found in the mothers with lower socio economic status, poor interpersonal relationships and mothers with less social support.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%