A5002409232- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sleep and related disorders
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Family Support in Illness
University of the Witwatersrand
2017-2022
South African Medical Research Council
2020-2021
Human Sciences Research Council
2017
Depression and anxiety in the antenatal period are of public health concern given potential adverse effects for both mother infant. Both under-researched first trimester pregnancy, especially Africa. We examine prevalence depression a cohort South African women investigate associated risk factors. Data were collected from 946 (2014-2016) Soweto First 1000 Days Cohort, prospective pregnancy Soweto, Antenatal was assessed using Edinburgh Postnatal Scale with score ⩾13 indicating probable...
Relationships between mental health and multiple behaviours have not been explored in young South African women experiencing social constraints. The aim of this study was to identify associations indicators risk factors with physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, amongst living Soweto, a predominantly low-income, urban setting.
Benefits for mothers and children can be achieved through the successful integration of an early childhood development programme into PMTCT Option B+ services in Malawi.Our study based on in-depth interviews with 62 indicated that such approach is feasible acceptable.Participating reported component improved their confidence they believed it parenting;led to relationships health care providers;increased engagement fathers support from others family;helped build a new social network system...
Background. Thoughts of self-harm (TSH) are an important marker mental health risk, and risk for attempted completed suicide. While there is increasing attention being paid to problems in pregnancy South Africa (SA), TSH have received less despite some cross-sectional studies suggesting that prevalence may be high (12 - 39%). There a dearth longitudinal research inform prevention treatment. Objectives. To examine the rates across SA cohort investigate factors associated with onset...
Abstract Background The combination of poverty, HIV and depression in the perinatal period represents a major public health challenge many Southern African countries. In some areas, up to third HIV-positive women experience depression. Perinatal is associated with negative effects on parenting key domains child development including cognitive, behavioural growth, especially socio-economically disadvantaged communities. Several studies have documented benefits psychological interventions for...
Abstract Background : The combination of poverty, HIV and depression in the perinatal period represents a major public health challenge many Southern African countries. In some areas, up to third HIV-positive women experience depression. Perinatal is associated with negative effects on parenting key domains child development including cognitive, behavioural growth, especially socio-economically disadvantaged communities. Several studies have documented benefits psychological interventions...