Maternal depression in rural Pakistan: the protective associations with cultural postpartum practices

Maternal depression in rural Pakistan: the protective associations with cultural postpartum practices

Abstract Background Traditional postpartum practices are intended to provide care to mothers, but there is mixed evidence concerning their impact on postpartum depression (PPD). It remains unknown if there is a unique impact of postpartum practices on PPD separately from other types of social suppor...

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Main Authors: Katherine LeMasters, Nafeesa Andrabi, Lauren Zalla, Ashley Hagaman, Esther O. Chung, John A. Gallis, Elizabeth L. Turner, Sonia Bhalotra, Siham Sikander, Joanna Maselko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Postpartum
Perinatal
Depression
Mental health
Practices
Support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8176-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8176-0

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