Background: Depression is a major public health problem in middle-and low-income countries. Depression in pregnancy has adverse effects on obstetric outcomes. Maternal depression remains under-recognized, under-diagnosed and undertreated in Thailand. Antenatal screening of depression is an important strategy to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. This problem has rarely been investigated in Thailand, especially in urban areas. Objective: To discover the prevalence, associated factors, and predictive factors of depression in pregnant women living in an urban area. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study of 402 pregnant women was conducted during antenatal care at the
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