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Postpartum depression

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Depression and anxiety after childbirth are widespread globally, with an estimated prevalence of 13% in high-income countries and 20% in lower- to middle-income countries. Despite this frequency, factors like stigma prevent over 80% of affected individuals from seeking help. Postpartum depression impacts not only the childbearing individual, but also the infant, through the disruption of the parent-child relationship.

This Collection welcomes original research on the incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum depression. 

 

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Postnatal depression concept. Illustration of cartoon mother figure holding baby surrounded by sound images.

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  • Luai A. Ahmed, MBBS, PhD , 

    Luai A. Ahmed, MBBS, PhD

    Professor, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

  • Carola Dell’Acqua, PhD , 

    Carola Dell’Acqua, PhD

    Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy

  • Oludoyinmola Ojifinni, PhD  &

    Oludoyinmola Ojifinni, PhD

    Researcher, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Kornelia Zareba, MD, PhD, DSc

    Kornelia Zareba, MD, PhD, DSc

    Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, College of Medicine & Health Sciences (CMHS), United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain, UAE

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