Intimate partner violence victimization during pregnancy increases risk of postpartum depression among urban adolescent mothers in South Africa

Intimate partner violence victimization during pregnancy increases risk of postpartum depression among urban adolescent mothers in South Africa

Abstract Background It is estimated that 38.8% of mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD) in South Africa. While empirical evidence documents an association between intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization in pregnancy and PPD among adult women, the association has been underexamined among...

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Main Authors: Luwam T. Gebrekristos, Allison K. Groves, Luz McNaughton Reyes, Dhayendre Moodley, Mags Beksinska, Suzanne Maman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Adolescent mothers
Postpartum depression
Intimate partner violence
Pregnancy
South Africa
Maternal health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-023-01605-z

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