Implementing and evaluating group interpersonal therapy for postnatal depression in Lebanon and Kenya-individually randomised superiority trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression ranks as the foremost mental health concern among childbearing women. Within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), between 20 and 25% of women encounter depression during pregnancy or soon after delivery. This condition impacts not only the mothers but also their offspring. Offspring of women suffering from postnatal depression (PND) exhibit suboptimal cognitive development and increased emotional and behavioural issues throughout their growth. This scenario becomes more pronounced in LMICs, where numerous adversities further jeopardise children's developmental progress. Despite antenatal services providing a pivotal platform to address women's mental health needs, PND treatment remains inaccessible in many LMICs. The World Health Organization advocates in

SUBMITTER: Fonagy P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10964704 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature