Depression among pregnant teenagers receiving antenatal care from primary healthcare facilities in Mbarara city, Southwestern Uganda

Depression among pregnant teenagers receiving antenatal care from primary healthcare facilities in Mbarara city, Southwestern Uganda

Abstract Background Depression is a serious mental health condition whose risk is highest among women during pregnancy. The risk is high among pregnant teenagers due to intertwined developmental, hormone-mediated physical and psychosocial changes of pregnancy, with significant negative impacts on th...

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Main Authors: Moses Muwanguzi, Sarah Oworinawe, Derrick Mwahuzi, Pavey Lila, Scholastic Ashaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Depression
Pregnant teenagers
Resilience
Alcohol use
Food insecurity
Social support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07709-7
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