Depression Beyond the 6‐Month Postpartum Period: A Mixed‐Method Study Among Women in Nepal

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors contributing to depression beyond six months postpartum among women in Nepal.
• Consulted external experts for survey and interview questions
• Refined instruments based on expert feedback
• Involved immunisation clinic staff in study design and participant recruitment
• Collected data through surveys and qualitative interviews
• Presented findings to stakeholders for validation
• Key findings highlighted the prevalence of depression beyond the typical postpartum period
• Identified critical factors contributing to long-term mental health issues in women
• Validated findings with stakeholder input to justify interpretations

Abstract