Maternal Depression Experiences FDGs Interview guide

This was a mixed-method cross-sectional study that involved pregnant women who attended antenatal care clinics, during the study period March 2019 to June 2019. Ethical approval was obtained from The Kenyatta National Hospital/University of Nairobi Ethical and Research Committee (KNH/UoN-ERC Ref: P56/02/2018). The study took place in two public health facilities in two urban low-income settlements in Nairobi Kenya
Data were obtained from pregnant women by means of an interview administered questionnaire. All women who came to the ANCs and were queuing in the waiting room were approached to participate. The study purpose was explained to them that participation was voluntary, and refusal to participate will involve no penalty of benefits to which one is entitled at the clinic. The participants were assured about their privacy and confidentiality. After obtaining a written informed consent signed by the respondent based on willingness to participate, the interview commenced.