INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
Personality Traits, Social Support and Perinatal Depression Among Women Attending Tertiary Health Institutions in Makurdi, Nigeria
Perinatal depression is a significant public health concern affecting women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This study examined personality traits, social support, and perinatal depression among women attending tertiary health institutions in Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted involving 396 perinatal women, 254 prenatal and 142 postpartum attending antenatal clinics and immunization units in selected health institutions (Federal Medical Cente …