Maternal depression, a non-psychotic depressive episode of mild to major severity, is one of
the major contributors of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Maternal depression …

Introduction Postnatal depression (PND) is a major cause of negative health-related
behaviors and outcomes during infancy, childhood and adolescent period. In Africa, the …

Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and
has severe consequences on the well-being of mothers, new-borns, families, and …

It is a well known fact that postpartum depression (PPD) is a global phenomenon that
women may experience, regardless of cultural identity and beliefs. This literature review …

Background Postpartum depression can compromise caregiving activities, including infant
feeding practices, resulting in child malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to examine …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of
postpartum depression among mothers who gave birth within the last 12 months among …

Background Depression is one of the most studied mental health disorders, with varying
prevalence rates reported across study populations in Uganda. A systematic review and …

Background Perinatal mental illness is a common and important public health problem,
especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to explore the …

This systematic review was conducted to determine the prevalence of mental disorders
among children and adults in Uganda. A comprehensive systematic search for relevant …

Introduction: It has been found that HIV positive women are becoming increasingly affected
by various illnesses, including Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) such as depression. Such …