2020
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.27434.1
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Risk factors and experiences of prepartum depression among pregnant women in urban- low income in Nairobi Kenya: a mixed-method study

Abstract: Background: Prepartum depression is common among pregnant women and has not been studied much in low and middle-income countries. Evidence shows that mental illnesses are more prevalent in urban than in rural areas. The study objective was to determine the magnitude of prepartum depression, risk factors, and real-life experiences of depression among pregnant women. Method: A mixed-method cross-sectional study was conducted. It included 262 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in two public health facilit… Show more

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