To determine the prevalence and factors affecting peri-partum depression in rural Kenya and determine the psychometric validity of the Edinburgh Post-Natal Depression scale in Kenya.

1. To determine the prevalence of depression among women in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester as well as in the first 5 years after birth.
2. To determine the correlations between children’s neuro-developmental aspects and mothers’ depressive status using ASEBA, DC: 0-3R, MINI PLUS and routine MCH data.
3. To determine the prevalence of alcohol consumption among pregnant and postpartum women respondents, using AUDIT questionnaire.
4. To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence among pregnant and postpartum women respondents.
5. To determine the reliability and validity of EPDS as a screening tool for peri-partum depression compared to a gold standard (MINI PLUS) in Kenya.