Sociodemographic and Obstetric Risk Factors for Postpartum Depressive Symptoms in Nigerian Women

O. Adewuya, Abiodun; O. Fatoye, Femi; Ola, Bolanle; R. IJAODOLA, OMOWUMI; O. IBIGBAMI, STELLA-MARIS

doi:10.1097/00131746-200509000-00009

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Sociodemographic and Obstetric Risk Factors for Postpartum Depressive Symptoms in Nigerian Women

Published in Journal of Psychiatric Practice • Sep 1, 2005

Authors:

Abiodun O. Adewuya

Femi O. Fatoye

Bolanle Ola

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Studies from the Western culture have emphasized psychosocial risk factors for the development of postnatal depression (PND). In Africa, poor obstetrics practice and sociodemographic factors may contribute significantly to the risk of PND. The goal of this study was to examine sociodemogr...

Subject

Medicine

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Psychosocial

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