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Correlates of postpartum common mental disorders: results from a population-based study in Amhara region, Ethiopia

Authors: Joy Noel Baumgartner, Angela Parcesepe, Yared Getachew Mekuria, Dereje Birhanu Abitew, Wondimu Gebeyehu, Francis Okello, Dominick Shattuck

Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Issue 5/2016

Abstract

Postpartum common mental disorders are prevalent among women in Ethiopia. Data on associated factors are limited. This population-based study assessed mental health among 1294 nonpregnant, postpartum women in Amhara region. Poor health of the last delivered child and inequitable gender attitudes were associated with poor mental health among other factors. Social support from female friends was strongly protective. Community mental health services could strengthen social support between female friends with education and support group facilitation by health extension workers.

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Title: Correlates of postpartum common mental disorders: results from a population-based study in Amhara region, Ethiopia
Authors: Joy Noel Baumgartner
Angela Parcesepe
Yared Getachew Mekuria
Dereje Birhanu Abitew
Wondimu Gebeyehu
Francis Okello
Dominick Shattuck
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-016-0617-5

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