Background: It has been suggested that peer support intervention may offer an alternative
approach to prevent or treat perinatal depression, but little is known about its effectiveness …

Background Antenatal depression is a serious problem worldwide that has devastating
consequences not only for the mother but also for the child and family. The pooled evidence …

Background The first 12 months after childbirth may represent a high-risk time for
depression. In Ethiopia there is a paucity of evidence about its magnitude and associated …

We performed an umbrella review on environmental risk/protective factors and biomarkers
for postpartum depressive symptoms to establish a hierarchy of evidence. We systematically …

Women in low-and middle-income countries have high rates of perinatal depression. As
smartphones become increasingly accessible around the world, there is an opportunity to …

Introduction The postpartum period is recognized as a high-risk period for the development
of various mood disorders like postpartum depression. Globally, postnatal depression is a …

Objective To identify the factors of postpartum depression among teen mothers. Method A
convenient sample of 120 teen mothers who were aged 15 to 19 years (M= 18.02, SD= 1.16) …

Background Perinatal depression, characterized by the presence of depressive symptoms
during pregnancy and/or within the first 12 months postpartum, poses a significant global …

Objective Pregnant women experience enormous psychological pressure, particularly
during the late trimester. Symptoms of depression in late pregnancy may persist postpartum …

Abstract Background The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the
Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Scale (PRAQ) are frequently used perinatal mental health …