Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: A population-based study
Abstract Background Previous studies in Sri Lanka have shown a high prevalence of
postpartum depression (PPD). Postpartum depression screening using the Edinburgh …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Background Anxiety disorders during pregnancy are not routinely assessed in Sri Lanka
despite being common and being associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Screening …
despite being common and being associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Screening …