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Mothers’ perinatal and infant mental health knowledge in a Johannesburg township setting

Published in: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 28 , issue 2 , 2016 , pages: 71–95

DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2016.1200585

Author(s): Katherine Bain Psychology Department, South Africa , Jade Richards Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust, South Africa

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Abstract

Objective: This paper examines maternal knowledge regarding perinatal and infant mental health amongst mothers in Alexandra township, Johannesburg. The applicability and utility of these Western-derived concepts in a low socio-economic South African setting is examined.

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