Antenatal depression: Associations with birth and neonatal outcomes among women attending maternity care in Harare, Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antenatal depression is highly prevalent and is associated with negative birth and neonatal outcomes. However, the mechanisms and causality behind these associations remain poorly understood as they are varied. Given the variability in whether associations are present, there is need to have context-specific data to understand the complex factors that go into these associations. This study aimed to assess the associations between antenatal depression and birth and neonatal outcomes among women attending maternity care in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Methods

We followed 354 pregnant women in second or third trimester, attending antenatal care services in two randomly selected clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe. Antenatal depression was assessed using the Structured Clinical Intervi

SUBMITTER: Kaiyo-Utete M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328234 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature