Effect of perinatal depression on birth and infant health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies from Africa
Abstract Background Antenatal depression is associated with intrauterine growth retardation, preterm birth, and low birth weight. Infants born to mothers with postnatal depression also may suffer from malnutrition and other health problems. Even though there are few single studies conducted so far,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Archives of Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-00792-8 |