Background Pregnancy is a time of profound physical and emotional change as well as an
increased risk of mental illness. While strengthening social support is a common …

Background Suicidal ideation, a significant risk factor of suicide, is considered a potential
trigger for intervention prior to self-harm or suicide; however, the prevalence of maternal …

Background Rates of violence against women are reported to be highest in Africa compared
to other continents. We aimed to determine associations between mental illness …

Background Antenatal depression and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in low and
middle-income countries. Screening of pregnant women in primary care antenatal settings …

Introduction: Although suicide is the main cause of maternal death during pregnancy in
industrialized countries, there are few research regarding the prevalence and risk factors of …

Suicide is a leading cause of maternal death during pregnancy and up to a year after birth
(perinatal period). Many psychological and psychosocial risk factors for maternal suicidal …

Background Suicidal ideation (SI) among pregnant women is a major public health concern
worldwide and is associated with a higher risk of completed suicide. However, there are …

An absence of data persists for common perinatal mental disorders and suicidal ideation
and/or behaviors (SIB), particularly from low-and middle-income countries and from the …

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are a public health issue that has a profound
negative effect on women, families, and communities. It is estimated that 15% to 21% of …

Objectives The current study aimed to validate and determine the psychometric properties of
the Arabic versions of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the Edinburgh Postnatal …