A Comparative Study of Postpartum Anxiety and Depression in Mothers with Pre-Term Births in Kenya

•Women who experience pre-term births are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems such as postpartum anxiety and depression.•We need screening and support for mental health problems for these women.•Peripartum women in general need greater mental health and psychosocial support especially when they are living with HIV, or lack family or spousal support.