Prevalence of Antenatal Depression and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Thompson, Okechukwu
Ajayi, Ikeoluwapo O.
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The prevalence of antenatal depression (AD) and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Nigeria, was determined.
Methods.
A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted, interviewing 314 pregnant women selected by multistage sampling technique from among those attending antenatal clinics.
Information was collected using structured questionnaire and a screening tool, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), to assess probable depression.
Results.
The prevalence of antenatal depression was 24.5%.
There were significant associations between antenatal depression and attending public health facility (P=0.000), young maternal age (P=0.012), single marital status (P=0.010), not having formal education (P=0.022), large family size (P=0.029), planned pregnancy (P=0.014), coexisting medical conditions (P=0.034), history of previous caesarian section (P=0.032), drinking alcohol during pregnancy (P=0.004), and gender based abuse (P=0.001).
On health seeking behaviour for antenatal depression among depressed pregnant women, most, 68.9%, consulted their husbands about their symptoms; 57.3% took the decision to get treatment from doctors, and 52% sought prayer in the church.
Conclusion.
Antenatal depression is prevalent in this study population.
Interventions to address its risk factors should be carried out and physicians should suspect depression in pregnant women reporting alcohol use and gender abuse.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thompson, Okechukwu& Ajayi, Ikeoluwapo O.. 2016. Prevalence of Antenatal Depression and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Nigeria. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103867
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thompson, Okechukwu& Ajayi, Ikeoluwapo O.. Prevalence of Antenatal Depression and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Nigeria. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103867
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thompson, Okechukwu& Ajayi, Ikeoluwapo O.. Prevalence of Antenatal Depression and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Nigeria. Depression Research and Treatment. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103867
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103867