Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "De Silva, Vijitha"

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Antenatal depression in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study of public health midwives’ views and practices

Wyatt, Chloe Sage; Østbye, Truls; De Silva, Vijitha; Long, Qian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)

Background Almost all pregnant people in Sri Lanka receive antenatal care by public health midwives. While there is strong infrastructure in Sri Lanka for postpartum mental health care, the current practices within antenatal ...
Mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: A population-based study using a validated screening tool

Solås, Therese Røysted; Hinderaker, Sven Gudmund; Ubesekara, Lasantha; De Silva, Vijitha (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)

Background Postpartum depression is an important public health concern. The prevalence of postpartum depression is estimated to be 18% worldwide. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of mothers at risk ...