Food access and dietary indicators associated with depression in women of reproductive age in rural Bangladesh
Gabrysch, S.; Sparling, T.; Wendt, A.; Waid, J. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2017 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction: Depression is common among women of reproductive age, especially in lowand middle-income countries. Increased nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation may deplete nutrients essential to neurotransmission and increase the risk of depression. Depression may conversely lead to poor selfand child care and reduce household food access and dietary diversity. We aim to examine the association between depressive symptoms and several indicators of food access and nutritional status in women in rural Bangladesh. Methods: The Food and Agricultural Approaches to Reducing Malnutrition (FAARM) cluster-ra…