Objectives: Common mental disorders are a major contributor to the burden of disease in
developing countries. An assessment was carried out of whether food insecurity and …

Background The presence of mental distress during pregnancy and after childbirth imposes
detrimental developmental and health consequences for families in all nations. In Zambia …

Background This study was part of a project funded under the Grand Challenges
Explorations initiative to engage adolescent girls living in the main slums of Nairobi. This …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a significant public health
and social welfare problem in low-and middle income countries (LMICs). However, most …

Background Depression is the leading cause of disease-related disability in women and
adversely affects the health and well-being of mothers and their children. Studies have …

It is widely assumed that the social and economic conditions of poverty can be linked to
common mental disorders in low-, middle-and high-income countries. Despite the …

Background Perinatal common mental disorders are a major cause of disability among
women and have consequences for children's growth and development. We aimed to …

Adolescent mothers in Malawi face psychosocial challenges such as low resilience level,
low self-esteem, poor maternal-infant interaction, and exposure to intimate partner violence …

HIV places acute stressors on affected children and families; especially in resource limited
contexts like sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their importance, the epidemic's potential …

Background Women who have experienced adolescent pregnancy and early motherhood
are disproportionately affected in terms of their health and parenting capabilities, as well as …