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Background: Antenatal depression is a significant concern worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where prevalence rates vary widely. Understanding the socio-demographic and medical factors associated with antenatal depression is crucial for effective intervention and management. This study aims to assess the prevalence of antenatal depression and its relationship with various demographic, obstetric, and medical factors among pregnant women attending a tertiary healthcare hospital in Bhopal, India. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted over 18 months, involving 500 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Participants were assessed using a structured questionnaire covering demographic, obstetric, and medical factors. Antenatal depression was measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Data analysis was performed to determine associations between depression and various factors. Results: The prevalence of antenatal depression was found to be 28.4%. Significant associations were observed between depression and socio-demographic factors such as younger age, lower education levels, lower socio-economic status, and belonging to extended or joint families. Medical factors such as stage of pregnancy, parity, marital conflict, unplanned pregnancy, preference for a male child, and past history of abortion were also significantly associated with antenatal depression. Conclusion: This study highlights the high prevalence of antenatal depression among pregnant women and identifies several socio-demographic and medical factors associated with its occurrence. Effective screening and management of antenatal depression, particularly among women with lower education levels, poorer socio-economic status, and limited family support, are essential for improving maternal and child health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Depression is the commonest psychological problem that affects a woman during her perinatal period worldwide. The risk of prenatal depression increases as the pregnancy progresses and clinically significant depressive symptoms are common in the mid and late trimester. There is a paucity of research on depression during the prenatal period in India. Given this background, the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of prenatal depression and its associated risk factors among pregnant women in Central India. Methods: The study was nested within an on-going cohort study. The study participants included 500 All pregnant women attending antenatal OPD clinic and admitted patients in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and ready to give written consent were included. The data was collected by using a structured questionnaire which included. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to screen for prenatal depression. Results: In our study occurrence of depression during pregnancyis 28.4% (142 out of 500) according to Edinburg's Postnatal Depression Scale. If severity of depression is to be considered, out of total 142 study participants having antenatal depressive symptoms, 50 (35.21%) werehaving possible depression, 75 (52.81%) were having fairly high possible depression and 17(11.98%)werehaving probable depression. shows that 55 (38.73%) out of 142 study participants having antenatal depressive symptoms, belong to extremes of age group (less than 19 years and more than 35 years) Conclusion: The current study's observation of a high incidence of prenatal depression implies its importance as a public health concern. Consequently, health care plans may encompass antenatal care services, including screening and diagnosis of prenatal depression, in addition to other medical amenities offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this research paper we have attempted to target IT sector employees and measured impact of compensation on job satisfaction during pandemic. The majority organizations look at how to retain skilled workers as information technology has gone from common to established. And employee turnover is very high in this industry so compensation is one of the important tools which may attract and retain the skilled and qualified employee in the organisation, retaining experienced information technology employees has turned into extra complication. Consequently, this study focused on the technology employees in Bangalore city in Karnataka state. The primary objective of this study is to determine the levels of job satisfaction amongst information technology employees in the context of compensation structure. The sample group (N = 45) We have included across the following occupational classes: Individual contributor, junior level management, Middle level management, senior level management. The Job Descriptive Index questionnaire (JDI) measures job satisfaction on five job facets, namely, salary, promotions, working conditions, co-workers and the work life balance itself. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. A biographical questionnaire and the Job Descriptive Index questionnaire (JDI) were administered to gather the data. This paper reviewed presented literature to get what other researchers have done to make sure that IT employees obtain job satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]