Common maternal health problems among Australian-born and migrant women: A prospective cohort study.
Tharanga NavodaniDeirdre GartlandStephanie J BrownElisha RiggsJane YellandPublished in: PloS one (2019)
Physical and mental health problems are common among women of non-English speaking background and Australian-born women, and frequently persist up to 18 months postpartum. Migrant women experience a higher burden of postpartum depressive symptoms and intimate partner violence, and may face additional challenges accessing appropriate care and support.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnancy outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- healthcare
- intimate partner violence
- cervical cancer screening
- public health
- palliative care
- breast cancer risk
- low birth weight
- pregnant women
- gestational age
- insulin resistance
- pain management
- skeletal muscle
- preterm infants
- quality improvement
- social media
- weight loss
- preterm birth
- sleep quality
- health promotion