Perinatal Distress and Depression in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australian Women: The Role of Psychosocial and Obstetric Factors

Research library / Peer-reviewed study

Written by

Ogbo FA, Kingsley Ezeh O, Dhami MV et al.

Year

2019

Place

NSW

Access

Free

In plain English

Used linked maternal health records from over 25,000 CALD women in Sydney to study distress and depression during and after pregnancy. Lack of partner support, family violence and past childhood abuse were linked to higher risk.

Topics

• Carers and families
• Migrants
• Women

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