Perinatal Depression and Associated Factors among Mothers in Southern Ethiopia: Evidence from Arba Minch Zuria Health and Demographic Surveillance Site
Joint Authors
Gedamu, Genet
Haftu, Desta
Gebremichael, Gebrekiros
Yihune, Manaye
Ajema, Dessalegn
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Perinatal depression is a serious mental health problem that can negatively affect the lives of women and children.
The adverse consequences of perinatal depression in high-income countries also occur in low-income countries.
Objective.
To assess the perinatal depression and associated factors among mothers in Southern Ethiopia.
Methods.
A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among selected 728 study participants in Arba Minch Zuria HDSS.
A pretested questionnaire was used to collect the data.
Data were analyzed using STATA version 12 software.
Descriptive statistical methods were used to summarize the characteristics of the mothers.
Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was used for analysis.
Results.
The prevalence of perinatal depression among the study period was 26.7%.
In the final multivariable logistic regression, monthly income AOR (95% C.I): 4.2 (1.9, 9.3), parity [AOR (95% C.I): 0.14 (0.03, 0.65)], pregnancy complications AOR (95% C.I): 5 (2.5, 10.4), husband smoking status [AOR (95% C.I): 4.12 (1.6, 10.6)], history of previous depression AOR (95% C.I): 2.7 (1.54, 4.8), and family history of psychiatric disorders were the independent factors associated with perinatal depression.
Conclusion.
The study showed a high prevalence of perinatal depression among pregnant mothers and mothers who have less than a one-year-old child.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gebremichael, Gebrekiros& Yihune, Manaye& Ajema, Dessalegn& Haftu, Desta& Gedamu, Genet. 2018. Perinatal Depression and Associated Factors among Mothers in Southern Ethiopia: Evidence from Arba Minch Zuria Health and Demographic Surveillance Site. Psychiatry Journal،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212700
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gebremichael, Gebrekiros…[et al.]. Perinatal Depression and Associated Factors among Mothers in Southern Ethiopia: Evidence from Arba Minch Zuria Health and Demographic Surveillance Site. Psychiatry Journal No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gebremichael, Gebrekiros& Yihune, Manaye& Ajema, Dessalegn& Haftu, Desta& Gedamu, Genet. Perinatal Depression and Associated Factors among Mothers in Southern Ethiopia: Evidence from Arba Minch Zuria Health and Demographic Surveillance Site. Psychiatry Journal. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212700
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1212700