Is there an optimal screening tool for identifying perinatal depression within clinical settings of sub-Saharan Africa?

• Main Authors: Anna Larsen (Author), Jillian Pintye (Author), Amritha Bhat (Author), Manasi Kumar (Author), John Kinuthia (Author), Pamela Y. Collins (Author), Grace John-Stewart (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Depression is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide and the most common complication of the perinatal period. Women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are disproportionately impacted by perinatal depression. Maternal and child health (MCH) clinics are widely attended in SSA, offerin...