Maternal Common Mental Disorders

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• The study examined probable maternal common mental disorder patterns among postpartum women in Fortaleza who were pregnant and gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Typologies of common maternal mental disorders and associated factors: a quantitative life course study applied to cohort data in a resource-constrained setting in Northeastern Brazil
• Persistent probable CMD affected about 29% of mothers, while occasional or transitory symptoms affected about 71%. — Typologies of common maternal mental disorders and associated factors: a quantitative life course study applied to cohort data in a resource-constrained setting in Northeastern Brazil
• Common mental disorders can interfere with daily activities and damage social, family, and work relationships. — Typologies of common maternal mental disorders and associated factors: a quantitative life course study applied to cohort data in a resource-constrained setting in Northeastern Brazil
• Fortaleza had elevated maternal CMD prevalence during and after the distancing period compared with 2017 levels. — Typologies of common maternal mental disorders and associated factors: a quantitative life course study applied to cohort data in a resource-constrained setting in Northeastern Brazil
• Maternal CMD was associated with a higher likelihood of severe food insecurity. — Typologies of common maternal mental disorders and associated factors: a quantitative life course study applied to cohort data in a resource-constrained setting in Northeastern Brazil