Advances in Pediatric Research
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Department of Public Health, Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana

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• Research Article   
  Prevalence, Demographic and Obstetric Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression among Postnatal Clinic Attendants at St John Of God Hospital, Duayaw Nkwanta
  Author(s): Samuel Kofi Amponsah*, J. Apenkwa, Lydia S. Asante, Samuel Kwabena Boakye-Boateng and Mavis Donkor
  
  Introduction: Maternal mental health has been considered a global health issue by many health partners. Studies have shown that about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of post-partum mothers experience one form of mental health disorders, especially depression. In developing countries, almost 16% of pregnant women and 19.8% women experience depression after childbirth. The prevalence rate of Post-Partum Depression (PPD) in the northern part of Ghana was estimated as 33.5% in 2018 and 16.8% in 2019. PPD has been linked to poor health seeking habits during and after pregnancy, leading to poor birth outcomes. We aimed at identifying prevalence rate of PPD and its adverse effects on pregnancy and birth outcomes in Tano North Municipality. Methods: An institutional records and child welfare books were reviewed alongside a survey. An analyti.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2385-4529.23.10.058

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