Publications by authors named "Maxine Y Lui"
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- Maternal mortality significantly affects families in low- and middle-income countries, leading to negative impacts on mental health, physical health, family structure, and financial stability.
- In a study conducted in Ghana, family members of individuals who died from maternal causes reported high levels of depressive symptoms and complicated grief, with more than half showing elevated depression scores.
- The study found that worsened family health was linked to complicated grief, emphasizing the importance of support for families dealing with maternal mortality, particularly regarding the health of surviving children.
