Examining the associations between social support and postpartum depression symptoms among adolescent mothers in Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract Background Globally, adolescent mothers are at increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD). In Kenya, 15% of adolescent girls become mothers before the age of 18. While social support can buffer a mother’s risk of PPD, there are gaps in knowledge as to whether—and which types—of social s...

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Main Authors: Luwam T. Gebrekristos, Anthony Idowu Ajayi, Allison K. Groves, Caroline W. Kabiru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-01943-0
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