Prevalence of maternal depression and anxiety symptoms and associations with child mental health outcomes in rural Nepal.

Objectives: This study describes the prevalence, associated factors and child mental health outcomes related to symptoms of maternal depression and anxiety within 5 years after childbirth in a rural district in Nepal. This association is not well-understood in rural, community-based settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Methods: A sample of 347 women with children under 5 years was recruited in September 2019 for a cross-sectional study in the rural Saptari district in Nepal.