ArticleBMJ open2022
Antenatal depression and its associated factors among women of Godawari Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal: a cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
objectivesTo estimate the prevalence of antenatal depression and identify its associated factors among pregnant women of Godawari Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal.
designCommunity-based cross-sectional study.
settingGodawari Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal, between September and November 2021.
participants250 randomly selected pregnant women of Godawari Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal.
main outcome measuresThe level of antenatal depression was assessed using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. χ
resultsThe prevalence of antenatal depression was found to be 24.8% (95% CI: 19.2 to 30.7). Multigravida (AOR: 2.219, 95% CI: 1.113 to 4.423), unintended pregnancy (AOR: 2.547, 95% CI: 1.204 to 5.388), male sex preference of child by family (AOR: 2.531, 95% CI: 1.204 to 5.321) and intimate partner violence (AOR: 2.276, 95% CI: 1.116 to 4.640) were found to be the positive predictors of antenatal depression.
conclusionThis study showed a high prevalence of depression among pregnant women. The results suggest a need for mental health assessment during pregnancy. Screening for depression should be part of routine antenatal checkups for early detection and management of mental health concerns during this vulnerable period.
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