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Postpartum depression and life experiences of mothers with an immigrant background living in the south of Sweden.

Maude JohanssonKajsa Ledung HigginsLeoine Dapi NzefaYlva Benderix
Published in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2023)
PPD, mistrust of social services, and inadequate healthcare lacking personal continuity were common among immigrant women, thus precipitating discrimination-including lack of access to services because of limited health literacy, cultural differences, language barriers, and insufficient support.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • health information
  • primary care
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  • depressive symptoms
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  • type diabetes
  • adipose tissue
  • physical activity