Rural-urban differences in the mental health of perinatal women: a UK-based cross-sectional study

Rural-urban differences in the mental health of perinatal women: a UK-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background International data suggest that living in a rural area is associated with an increased risk of perinatal mental illness. This study tested the association between rurality and risk for two mental illnesses prevalent in perinatal women - depression and anxiety. Methods Using a cro...

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Main Authors: Samuel Ginja, Katherine Jackson, James J. Newham, Emily J. Henderson, Debbie Smart, Raghu Lingam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Rural
Urban
Mental health
Perinatal
Antenatal
Postnatal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03132-2

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