Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa

• Main Authors: K. P. Seakamela (Author), R. G. Mashaba (Author), C. B. Ntimana (Author), M. O. Mbombi (Author), J. Tlouyamma (Author), P. Mphekgwana (Author), R. Nemuramba (Author), K. Mothapo (Author), L. Muthelo (Author), L. N. Mabila (Author), I. Dhau (Author), E. Maimela (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundPregnant teenagers have been reported to have an increased likelihood of experiencing depression than their non-pregnant peers. There is little research on the risk factors for depression in rural Black adolescents and young adults, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the cu...