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The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression among Mothers in Najran City, Saudi Arabia.
- Source :
- Healthcare (2227-9032); May2024, Vol. 12 Issue 10, p986, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health concern affecting mothers globally. However, research on PPD prevalence and risk factors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, is limited. Study Aim: this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with PPD among mothers in Najran City. Methodology: A questionnaire-based study was conducted from September 2023 to January 2024, involving 420 mothers aged 16–50 years with newborns (2–10 weeks after delivery). The questionnaire included demographic information and the Arabic version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Statistical analysis utilized SPSS software v. 26, including descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis H test, and logistic regression. Results: The majority of participants were aged 20–35 years (61.4%), Saudi nationals (87.6%), and had university education (51.4%). EPDS scores indicated that 66.7% of mothers screened positive for possible depression. Significant associations were found between higher EPDS scores and factors such as unemployment (p = 0.004), younger age (p = 0.003), caesarean delivery (p = 0.043), mental illness (p = 0.0001), lack of adequate family support (p = 0.0001), and higher stress levels (p = 0.0001). Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of PPD among mothers in Najran City, with sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychosocial factors significantly influencing PPD risk. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address maternal mental health needs effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RISK assessment
CROSS-sectional method
EDINBURGH Postnatal Depression Scale
CESAREAN section
QUESTIONNAIRES
LOGISTIC regression analysis
UNEMPLOYMENT
MENTAL illness
STATISTICAL sampling
KRUSKAL-Wallis Test
MULTIPLE regression analysis
POSTPARTUM depression
ATTITUDES of mothers
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
MANN Whitney U Test
ODDS ratio
PSYCHOLOGY of mothers
PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors
DATA analysis software
FAMILY support
CONFIDENCE intervals
EDUCATIONAL attainment
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22279032
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Healthcare (2227-9032)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177487645
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100986