Socio-cultural factors surrounding mental distress during the perinatal period in Zambia: a qualitative investigation

Socio-cultural factors surrounding mental distress during the perinatal period in Zambia: a qualitative investigation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The presence of mental distress during pregnancy and after childbirth imposes detrimental developmental and health consequences for families in all nations. In Zambia, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed a more comprehensive ap...

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Main Authors: Mwape Lonia, McGuinness Teena M, Dixey Rachael, Johnson Sally E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
Perinatal period
Mental distress
Parenting
Psychological distress
Online Access:http://www.ijmhs.com/content/6/1/12

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