Antenatal depression and its associated factors among women of Godawari Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal: a cross-sectional study.
Anisha ChaliseGambhir ShresthaShishir PaudelAmod Kumar PoudyalPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
This study showed a high prevalence of depression among pregnant women. The results suggest a need for mental health assessment during pregnancy. Screening for depression should be part of routine antenatal checkups for early detection and management of mental health concerns during this vulnerable period.