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Aga Khan University

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Postnatal Anaemia

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Association Between Immediate Postnatal Anaemia And Risk Of Developing Postpartum Depression At The Aga Khan University Hospital: A Cohort Study, John Ndungu Kimani Jan 2016

Association Between Immediate Postnatal Anaemia And Risk Of Developing Postpartum Depression At The Aga Khan University Hospital: A Cohort Study, John Ndungu Kimani

Theses & Dissertations

Introduction: Postpartum depression has significant burden on obstetric psychopathology. While risk factors for the same have been extensively studied, most of this studies have focused on the role of psychosocial factors. Data on the role of physiological variables such as anaemia and role of obstetric complications in postpartum depression is now emerging. There are still gaps in literature regarding the same in developing countries and in Africa.

Primary Objective: To determine the association between low postnatal hemoglobin and postpartum depression

Secondary Objective: To determine the association between obstetric complication specifically postpartum hemorrhage, operative delivery and NICU/NHDU admission and postpartum depression. …