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Prevalence and determinants of depression in mothers of children under 5 years in Bole District, Ghana.
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Abstract
objectiveDepression in mothers is a risk factor for poor health, and pregnancy and child outcomes. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of depression and identify its determinants in mothers of children under 5 years in Bole District, Ghana.
resultsWe conducted an analytical cross-sectional study consisting of 244 mothers (mean age 28.7 ± 6.29 years) in Bole District, Ghana. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was used to screen for depression and the determinants of depression were identified using logistic regression analysis. The prevalence of depression in this study population was 16.8% (95% confidence interval 12.1-22.0%). The independent determinants of depression were marital status, occupation, lighting source and type of cooking fuel. Being currently unmarried (p < 0.001), and using lighting sources other than electricity (p = 0.004) were associated with higher risk of depression while being employed in other occupations (p = 0.001), and not cooking with firewood (p = 0.008) were associated with lower risk of depression. In this study population, the prevalence of depression was relatively high in mothers and was associated with marital status, occupation, lighting source and cooking fuel. Interventions to prevent and treat depression in women should include strategies to improve their socio-economic status and living conditions.
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