Effectiveness of psychosocial education program on postnatal depression, stress, and perceived maternal parenting self-efficacy among pregnant women in South India.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a psychosocial education program on postnatal depression (PND), perceived stress, (PSS), and perceived maternal parenting self-efficacy (PMPSE).

Methods: A randomized controlled trial design was used with stratified block randomization. The sample size consisted of 128 pregnant women.

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Antenatal Depression among Pregnant Women Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals in South India.

Background: Antenatal depression (AND) is a common mood disorder that affects both the mother and the child.

Objective: The current study is aimed at identifying the prevalence of antenatal depression and the risk factors associated with it in South Indian pregnant women.

Materials And Methods: The current study was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital where pregnancy and postnatal care are offered.

Self-Medication Practices among the Adolescent Population of South Karnataka, India.

Introduction: Self-medication is used every day in the form of self-care of our health. Different studies in India have shown that more than 50% of the adolescent population takes self-medication every day for their health. Self-medication is an important concern at the global level, and it is an important issue in the health area.