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Post-partum depression and the mother-infant relationship in a South African peri-urban settlement

Cooper, Peter J., Tomlinson, Mark, Swartz, Leslie, Woolgar, Matthew, Murray, Lynne, Molteno, Christopher·1999·British Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

Background: Post-partum depression in the developing world has received tittle research attention, and its association with disturbances in the mother–infant relationship is unknown. Aims: To determine the prevalence of post-partum depression and associated disturbances in the mother–infant relationship in Khayelitsha, a South African peri-urban settlement. Method: The mental state of 147 women who had delivered two months previously was assessed, and the quality of their engagement with their infants was determined. Results: The point prevalence of DSM–IV major depression was found to be 34.7%. Maternal depression was associated with poor emotional and practical support from the partner. It was also associated with insensitive engagement with the infants. Conclusions: The rate of post-partum depression in Khayelitsha was around three times that found in British post-partum samples, and these depressions were strongly associated with disturbances in the mother–infant relationship.

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Authors
Cooper, P. J., Tomlinson, M., Swartz, L., Woolgar, M., Murray, L., & Molteno, C.
Affiliations
  • University of Reading (GB)
  • University of Cape Town (ZA)
Corresponding author
Cooper, Peter J.
Venue
British Journal of Psychiatry
Published
1999-12
Volume
175
Issue
6
Pages
554-558
ISSN
  • 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
  • 1472-1465
OpenAlex
W2137332485
Cited by
422
References
2
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FWCI
6.91
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The British Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Wellcome Trust
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Maternal and fetal healthcare
Keywords
postpartum depression, mother-infant relationship, maternal depression, infant engagement, peri-urban settlements, Khayelitsha, developing countries
MeSH terms
Adult, Developing Countries, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Maternal Age, Mother-Child Relations, Parity, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Sex, Socioeconomic Factors, South Africa, Urban Population, Prevalence, Marital Status, Depression, Postpartum

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