Depression among pregnant women and associated factors in Hawassa city, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder during pregnancy. It is not only common and chronic among women throughout the world but also principal source of disability in pregnant women. The scarce information and limited attention to the problem might aggravate the co...
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doaj-ba535534cdf24ff6ab4f7c74a53f5c802020-11-25T04:04:45ZengBMCReproductive Health1742-47552019-02-011611610.1186/s12978-019-0685-xDepression among pregnant women and associated factors in Hawassa city, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional studyBereket Duko0Getinet Ayano1Asres Bedaso2Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa UniversityDepartment of reseaarch and training, Amanuel Mental Specialized HospitalFaculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa UniversityAbstract Background Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder during pregnancy. It is not only common and chronic among women throughout the world but also principal source of disability in pregnant women. The scarce information and limited attention to the problem might aggravate the consequence of the problem and can limit the intervention to be taken. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with depression among pregnant women in public health institutions, Hawassa, Ethiopia. Methods Institution based cross sectional study was conducted in May to July 2017. Pregnant women were selected by using systematic sampling technique. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews on socio-demographic, obstetric, psychosocial characteristics and depressive symptoms. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Oslo Social Support Scale (OSS-3) were used to asses’ depressive symptoms and social support respectively. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out. Results The mean age of the respondents was 23.82 ± (SD = 6.65) years. The prevalence of antenatal depression was 21.5%. When we adjusted for the effect of potential confounding variables, being in age group of 20–30 years [AOR = 5.85 (95% CI: (3.70, 10.14)], current pregnancy complication [AOR = 4.98 (95% CI: (3.01, 10.37)], unplanned pregnancy [AOR = 7.12, (95% CI: (3.12, 9.63)], categories of stressors (LTE) Health risk [AOR = 1.76, (95% CI: (1.01, 3.22)], previous history of depression [AOR = 2.76 (95% CI: (1.94, 6.75)], history of abortion [AOR = 1.52, (95% CI:1.04, 5.09)], history of still birth [AOR = 1.18, (95% CI: 1.08, 2.91)], poor social support [AOR = 2.14, (95% CI: 1.49, 3.11)] and poor baby father support [AOR = 3.21 (95% CI:1.93, 6.71)] were significantly associated with antenatal depression. Conclusion For early detection and appropriate intervention, antenatal clinics should develop screening tools for depression during the routine antenatal care.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-019-0685-xDepressionAntenatal carePregnant womenEthiopia |
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Depression among pregnant women and associated factors in Hawassa city, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study |
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Depression among pregnant women and associated factors in Hawassa city, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study |
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Depression among pregnant women and associated factors in Hawassa city, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study |
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Depression among pregnant women and associated factors in Hawassa city, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study |
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Depression among pregnant women and associated factors in Hawassa city, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study |
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depression among pregnant women and associated factors in hawassa city, ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study |
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Abstract Background Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder during pregnancy. It is not only common and chronic among women throughout the world but also principal source of disability in pregnant women. The scarce information and limited attention to the problem might aggravate the consequence of the problem and can limit the intervention to be taken. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with depression among pregnant women in public health institutions, Hawassa, Ethiopia. Methods Institution based cross sectional study was conducted in May to July 2017. Pregnant women were selected by using systematic sampling technique. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews on socio-demographic, obstetric, psychosocial characteristics and depressive symptoms. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Oslo Social Support Scale (OSS-3) were used to asses’ depressive symptoms and social support respectively. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out. Results The mean age of the respondents was 23.82 ± (SD = 6.65) years. The prevalence of antenatal depression was 21.5%. When we adjusted for the effect of potential confounding variables, being in age group of 20–30 years [AOR = 5.85 (95% CI: (3.70, 10.14)], current pregnancy complication [AOR = 4.98 (95% CI: (3.01, 10.37)], unplanned pregnancy [AOR = 7.12, (95% CI: (3.12, 9.63)], categories of stressors (LTE) Health risk [AOR = 1.76, (95% CI: (1.01, 3.22)], previous history of depression [AOR = 2.76 (95% CI: (1.94, 6.75)], history of abortion [AOR = 1.52, (95% CI:1.04, 5.09)], history of still birth [AOR = 1.18, (95% CI: 1.08, 2.91)], poor social support [AOR = 2.14, (95% CI: 1.49, 3.11)] and poor baby father support [AOR = 3.21 (95% CI:1.93, 6.71)] were significantly associated with antenatal depression. Conclusion For early detection and appropriate intervention, antenatal clinics should develop screening tools for depression during the routine antenatal care. |
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