Ada Nkemagu Okocha

Family Support as a Determinant of Major Depression among Pregnant Women in a Low-resource Setting

Ada Nkemagu Okocha, Mkpe Abbey, Simeon Chijioke Amadi, Chidiebere Nwakamma Ononuju & Oluwagbemiga Adewale · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2023

Background: Mental wellbeing of the expectant mother, with particular reference to depression may be improved with a strong and effective family support. This study thus aimed to determine the relationship between major depression with perceived family support among pregnant wome...

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Major Depression in the Antenatal Period in the Core Niger Delta Area of Nigeria: A Neglected Area of Practice

Ada Nkemagu Okocha, Mkpe Abbey, Alali Dan-Jumbo, Paul O. Dienye, Simeon Chijioke Amadi, Chukwuma U. Okeafor, Paul Kilalolo Biralo & Faithwin Horsfall · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Background: Major antepartum depression is associated with multisystemic symptoms, functional impairment, obstetric complications and even maternal mortality secondary to suicide if not promptly treated. Aims: To determine the prevalence of antepartum depression among pregnant wo...

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