"Pain in my heart": Understanding perinatal depression among women living with HIV in Malawi
K. LeMasters, J. Dussault, C. Barrington, A. Bengtson, B. Gaynes, V. Go, M. C. Hosseinipour, K. Kulisewa, A. Kutengule, S. Meltzer-Brody, D. Midiani, S. Mphonda, M. Udedi, B. Pence
This study examines perinatal depression among women living with HIV in Malawi, finding that HIV diagnosis during antenatal care and social factors contribute to depression, highlighting the need for mental health screening and culturally appropriate interventions.
bioRxiv · Jan 6, 2020Scientific Communication & Education