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The prevalence of perinatal mental health disorders and psychosocial characteristics of women in Malta: A cross-sectional study.

Rachel BuhagiarKristina BettenzanaKerry-Ann Grant
Published in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2024)
PMHDs are highly prevalent, affecting approximately 20% of women in Malta across the first postnatal year. The value of this finding accentuates the need for service availability and the implementation of perinatal mental health screening programs.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • mental illness
  • pregnant women
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • breast cancer risk
  • insulin resistance
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue