International Journal of
Nursing and Midwifery

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Nurs. Midwifery
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2456
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJNM
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 213

Full Length Research Paper

Can psychological status and stress biomarkers in pregnancy predict postpartum depression?

Eri Usami
  • Eri Usami
  • University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Master’s Program in Nursing Science, Japan.
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Yuki Kanazawa
  • Yuki Kanazawa
  • University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Master’s Program in Nursing Science, Japan.
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Atsuko Kawano
  • Atsuko Kawano
  • University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Master’s Program in Nursing Science, Japan.
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  •  Received: 31 March 2022
  •  Accepted: 21 November 2022
  •  Published: 31 December 2022

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