Abstract

Perinatal depression is the most prevalent mental disorder during pregnancy and one year postnatal and is associated with risks faced by mothers and their infants. In Rwanda,perinatal depression is high. Our study will assess effectiveness of a mentorship intervention to improve access care for perinatal depression in Rwanda.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Providence M. Umuziga, MN, BN (Hons), RMHN, RN, Department of mental health nursing, University of Rwanda/ College of Medicine and Health Sciences/ School of nursing and Midwifery, Kigali City, Rwanda

Sigma Membership

Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

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Keywords:

Mentorship, Perinatal Depression, Rwanda

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Assessing effectiveness of a mentorship intervention addressing perinatal depression in Rwanda

Washington, DC, USA

Perinatal depression is the most prevalent mental disorder during pregnancy and one year postnatal and is associated with risks faced by mothers and their infants. In Rwanda,perinatal depression is high. Our study will assess effectiveness of a mentorship intervention to improve access care for perinatal depression in Rwanda.