Postpartum Depression among Postnatal Mothers: Knowledge, Attitudes and Prevalence at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Northeast Nigeria
Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10% to 20% of mothers globally and poses a significant public health concern.In Nigeria, the prevalence varies regionally, with limited data from Northeast Nigeria where socioeconomic challenges and cultural beliefs further complicate diagnosis and management.
Authors
- Elizabeth Joseph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4930-6954)
- Aschalew Shitu
- Christopher Hassan Laima
- Olufajo Temilope Oludoyin
- Hauwa Emmanuel Paktama
Institutions
- Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital (NG)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- Gombe State University (NG)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1266
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00