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Prevalence of Perinatal Mental Health Problems and the Role of Traditional Healing Alongside Clinical Care in Southern Malawi: A Mixed-Methods Study

2026-03-31

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Maternal mental health remains a critical yet insufficiently addressed component of perinatal care in sub-Saharan Africa. In Southern Malawi, where cultural beliefs and traditional healing practices profoundly shape health-seeking behaviour, the intersection of traditional and clinical care presents both challenges and opportunities for improving maternal outcomes. Objective...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-8981158/v1
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