Review of interventions to address postpartum depression and their feasibility for jos, plateau state Northern Nigerian women
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Date
2022
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Nwachukwu, Ijeoma
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After pregnancy and birth, psychological problems are common, and with a global prevalence of 10–
15 percent. It's crucial to be aware of mental health issues, particularly for mothers, this is because if
they go untreated, they can cause serious problems for the mother, her child, and the entire family.Even
with the primary focus being on reducing maternal and newborn mortality while promoting infant
physical health,maternal mental health care is still largely neglected in low and middle-income
countries. The six-week period after delivery during which the mother's reproductive organs return to
their pre-pregnancy state is known as postpartum. It is a critical period in a mother's life when she
undergoes numerous changes, including physiological and emotional changes, which if left untreated
can lead to issues such as mother-child bonding, reckless behavior, family issues, and even
infanticide if not properly assessed, identified, and treated.
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interventions, northern nigerian women, address postpartum, master program