Prevalence and factors associated with the multiple morbidity of postpartum depression, diabetes mellitus and hypertension among mothers in Mbarara district, south western Uganda: A parallel convergent mixed methods study

Both quantitative and qualitative data offered complementary insights. The quantitative analysis highlighted high cortisol levels and diabetes mellitus as key biological factors associated with the multiple morbidity of PPD, hypertension and DM and qualitative findings enriched this understanding by illustrating the psychological, socioeconomic hardships, IPV and lifestyle changes context of these biological changes as they were frequently reported, offering a more holistic view of the factors influencing multiple morbidity among postpartum mothers.