OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between maternal depression and child growth in developing countries through a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. METHODS Six databases were searched for studies from developing countries on maternal depression and child growth published up until 2010. Standard meta-analytical methods were followed and pooled odds ratios (ORs) for underwe...

This study describes a qualitative inquiry-informing program development in a maternal and child home visiting program. Low-income women's perceptions of the meaning and experiences of depression were ascertained through focus groups and interviews. Simultaneously, the study examines staff member perceptions and roles related to depression. Specific findings from clients and staff reveal cultur...

Depression is common, especially in women of child-bearing age; prevalence estimates for this group range from 8% to 12%, and there is robust evidence that maternal depression is associated with mental health problems in offspring. Suicidal behaviour is a growing concern amongst young people and those exposed to maternal depression are likely to be especially at high risk. The aim of this study...

Maternal postnatal depression (PND) is common with a prevalence in the developed world of around 13% 1 and a far higher prevalence in some developing world contexts. 2,3,4 There is a considerable body of evidence attesting to the fact that PND limits a mother’s capacity to engage positively with her infant, with several studies showing that PND compromises child cognitive, behavioural and emoti...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine if the presence of youth chronic illness moderates the association between trajectories of maternal depressive symptoms and psychological functioning in youths. METHODS Data came from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (N = 11,813). Using the 12-item version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)...

Maternal depression is considered a risk factor for the socioemotional and cognitive development of children [1]. The current prevalence of depression in Canada averages at 6%, which is similar to the rates in other western countries [2] (the female-to-male ratio average is 2:1 [3]). However, the prevalence of postpartum depression is approximately 13% [4]. Women of childbearing age are particu...

BACKGROUND The impact of underlying parental psychological vulnerability on the future mental health of offspring is not fully understood. Using a prospective cohort design, we investigated the association between dysfunctional parental personality traits and risks of offspring self-harm, depression and anxiety. METHODS The association between dysfunctional parental personality traits (monoto...

OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship between trajectories of maternal depression from pregnancy to the child's age of 5 years and children's emotional and behavioral difficulties at age 5 years. STUDY DESIGN Mother-child pairs (n = 1183) from the EDEN mother-child birth cohort study based in France were followed from 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy to the child's fifth birthday. Children's behavi...