Publications by authors named "Ditress Nyirongo"

Background: Mental health research is essential in the implementation of evidence-based interventions. This can be impeded by unavailability or limited access to local evidence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Malawi.

Aim: The aim of this systematic mapping was to describe the availability, extent and distribution of mental health research conducted in Malawi.

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Background: Perinatal depression causes significant burden to women and their families during the perinatal period. However, there is no reliable national prevalence data on perinatal depression in Malawi.

Aim: This systematic review aimed at establishing the pooled prevalence of perinatal depression.

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