Psychosocial factors of antenatal anxiety and depression in Pakistan: is social support a mediator?

INTRODUCTION:Pregnancy is generally viewed as a time of fulfillment and joy; however, for many women it can be a stressful event. In South Asia it is associated with cultural stigmas revolving around gender discrimination, abnormal births and genetic abnormalities. METHODOLOGY:This cross-sectional s...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Waqas, Nahal Raza, Haneen Wajid Lodhi, Zerwah Muhammad, Mehak Jamal, Abdul Rehman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4309576?pdf=render