Prevalence of postpartum depression and associated factors among women in Mbarara and Rwampara districts of south-western Uganda

• Main Authors: Catherine Atuhaire (Author), Godfrey Zari Rukundo (Author), Grace Nambozi (Author), Joseph Ngonzi (Author), Daniel Atwine (Author), Samuel Nambile Cumber (Author), Laura Brennaman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and has severe consequences on the well-being of mothers, new-borns, families, and communities. PPD reduces the mother's response to the child's needs. In severe cases, mothers suffering from PPD a...