Understanding lived experiences and perceptions of perinatal depression in Nigeria: a qualitative evidence synthesis

• Main Authors: Nendelmwa Dorcas Gowon (Author), Suleiman E Mshelia (Author), Fedinand Ibu Ogbaji (Author), Daniel Jatau Meshak (Author), Tony-Okeke Tobechukwu Ojiugo (Author), Eugene Chidi (Author), Joseph A.U, Sanya (Author), Emmanuel Chike Obayi (Author), Muknaan David Nshe (Author), Gideon Haruna (Author), Andrew Booth (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Inishmore Laser Scientific Publishing Ltd, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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# Background Perinatal depression is a common mental health disorder which spans during and after pregnancy. Unfortunately, there is poor healthcare-seeking behaviour for this treatable condition. Additionally, maternal healthcare workers sometimes overlook the signs and symptoms, failing to diagnos...