Pregnant migrant and refugee women's perceptions of mental illness on the Thai-Myanmar border: a qualitative study.

BACKGROUND: Mental illness is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease, with prevalence highest in low- and middle-income countries. Rates are high in women of childbearing age, especially during pregnancy and the first year post-partum. Migrant and refugee populations are at risk o...

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Main Authors: Fellmeth, G, Plugge, E, Paw, M, Charunwatthana, P, Nosten, F, Mc Gready, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Science+Business Media 2015