Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: A population-based study

Q Fan, Q Long, V De Silva, N Gunarathna… - Asian journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Previous studies in Sri Lanka have shown a high prevalence of
postpartum depression (PPD). Postpartum depression screening using the Edinburgh …

Mental health problems during pregnancy and the postpartum period: A multicenter knowledge assessment survey among healthcare providers

M Patabendige, SR Athulathmudali… - Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Mental illness related to pregnancy can have long‐lasting consequences.
Healthcare providers are often the most frequent medical contact with the potential for early …

Prevalence and associated factors of depression in Sri Lanka: a systematic review and meta-analysis

I Alwis, A Baminiwatta, M Chandradasa - Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Epidemiological data on depression are required to inform policies and service
planning in mental health in Sri Lanka. This review aimed to synthesise data from existing …

The Rajarata pregnancy cohort (RaPCo): study protocol

TC Agampodi, ND Wickramasinghe… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Ending preventable maternal deaths remains a global priority and in the later
stages of obstetric transition, identifying the social determinants of maternal health outcomes …

Antenatal depression in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and the factor structure of the Sinhalese version of Edinburgh post partum depression scale among pregnant …

SB Agampodi, TC Agampodi - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background Mental health problems among women of reproductive age group contribute to
7% of Global Burden of Diseases of women of all ages. Purpose of this study was to …

Suicidal ideation and intentional self-harm in pregnancy as a neglected agenda in maternal health; an experience from rural Sri Lanka

NSM Arachchi, R Ganegama, AWF Husna… - Reproductive health, 2019 - Springer
Background Suicide only present the tip of the iceberg of maternal mental health issues.
Only a fraction of pregnant women with suicidal ideation proceeds to intentional self-harm …

Maternal mortality revisited: the application of the new ICD-MM classification system in reference to maternal deaths in Sri Lanka

S Agampodi, K Wickramage, T Agampodi… - Reproductive health, 2014 - Springer
Background The recently published WHO guidelines on applications of ICD-10 to deaths
during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (ICD-MM) aimed at enabling a …

Help-seeking intention for depression and suicidal ideation during pregnancy and postpartum in rural Sri Lanka, a cross-sectional study

GS Amarasinghe, SB Agampodi - Rural and remote health, 2022 - search.informit.org
Introduction: Suicides are a leading cause of maternal deaths. Depression, the commonest
mental illness during pregnancy, amidst its numerous morbidities, can precipitate suicides …

Mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: a population-based study using a validated screening tool

T Røysted-Solås, SG Hinderaker, L Ubesekara… - PLoS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Postpartum depression is an important public health concern. The prevalence
of postpartum depression is estimated to be 18% worldwide. The purpose of this study was …

Sinhala translation of the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale: a valid and reliable tool to detect anxiety disorders among antenatal women

MN Priyadarshanie, M Waas, CSE Goonewardena… - BMC psychiatry, 2020 - Springer
Background Anxiety disorders during pregnancy are not routinely assessed in Sri Lanka
despite being common and being associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Screening …