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Screening and Management of Perinatal Depression in Nepal: The Need for Urgent Action

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dc.contributor.authorPudasainee-Kapri, Sangita
dc.contributor.authorWunnenberg, Mary
dc.contributor.authorShrestha, Tumla
dc.contributor.authorChapagai, Manisha
dc.contributor.authorChapagain, Ram Hari
dc.contributor.authorGyawali, Jeevan
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-20T04:18:08Z
dc.date.available2026-08-20T04:18:08Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionSangita Pudasainee-Kapri Rutgers University, School of Nursing-Camden, USA Mary Wunnenberg Rutgers University, School of Nursing-Camden, USA Tumla Shrestha Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Nursing Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal Manisha Chapagai Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Ram Hari Chapagain Kanti Children Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal Jeevan Gyawali Internal Medicine Department, Chirayu National Hospital and Medical Institute Kathmandu, Nepal
dc.description.abstractAbstract: Perinatal depression is one of the most neglected public health concerns among reproductive-age women in resource-limited countries, such as Nepal. Currently, there is a lack of standardized protocols to screen and treat women for depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period in Nepal. Additionally, healthcare providers are often not adequately trained to identify and treat perinatal depression. This, coupled with the stigma related to mental health issues and a lack of community resources, can delay the identification and treatment of perinatal depression among women. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need for routine screening and management guidelines for perinatal depression utilizing standardized and validated instruments and the establishment of community resources to enhance the outcomes of mothers and infants. Perinatal depression is the most common mental health issue among women of reproductive age. Collaborative efforts among healthcare workers and policymakers are essential to enhance maternal and child well-being. Fostering a comprehensive and culturally sensitive program Nepal can take a significant step toward reducing the burden of perinatal depression and improving the quality of life for women and their families. Routine screening for perinatal depression at different time points during pregnancy and postpartum for one year following childbirth as well as implementation of standardized screening and treatment guidelines to improve outcomes for women and their families. Keywords: Infants; perinatal depression; postpartum; pregnancy; screening.
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v24i01.4725
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/7372
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherNepal Health Research Council
dc.subjectInfants
dc.subjectperinatal depression
dc.subjectpostpartum
dc.subjectpregnancy
dc.subjectscreening
dc.titleScreening and Management of Perinatal Depression in Nepal: The Need for Urgent Action
dc.typeArticle
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local.article.typeShort Communication
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