Maternal mental health and its determinants - A community-based cross-sectional study in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Background: Maternal mental health problems are one of the major public health challenges. Globally, depression and anxiety cause immense suffering and disability among mothers who later contribute to compromise parenting practices and increased unmet needs of their newborn and young children.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and determinants of maternal common mental disorders (CMDs) among the study population.