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The study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors contributing to depression beyond six months postpartum among women in Nepal.

April 10, 2026Open Access

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

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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

External experts were consulted for survey questions and qualitative interview guide, then refined those instruments based on their feedback to improve construct validity. The immunisation clinic staff provided input during study design, for participant recruitment and data collection. Key findings were presented to stakeholders to validate the interpretation of findings.

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

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