Depression and quality of life among pregnant women in first and third trimesters in Abeokuta: A comparative study

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is a dynamic time during which a woman’s emotional state may undergo extensive change. There have been conflicting views about the magnitude of emotional turmoil that occurs during pregnancy. Some investigators suggest that pregnancy is a time of particularly good psychological adjustment; others have reported high levels of psychological challenge.Aim: Our study aimed to compare the prevalence and correlates of depression in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy and to determine the relationship between quality of life and depressive disorder.Setting: The antenatal clinic of the State Hospital, Ijaiye.Method: A descriptive, comparative study of depressive disorder and the quality of life between first- and third-trimester pregnant women (confirmed through a pregnancy test and an abdominopelvic ultrasound).Result: For each trimester, 285 participants were recruited. The prevalence of depression among the pregnant women who participated in the study was 7.2%. In the first trimester of pregnancy, the prevalence of depression was 30 (10.5%), while it was 11 (3.9%) in the third trimester of pregnancy. Collectively, the relationship between depression and QoL was significant in the overall domain, satisfaction with general health domain (t = 2.27; p = 0.03), psychological domain (t = 2.74; p = 0.010, and environmental domain (t = 4.57; p ≤ 0.01).Conclusion: Our study also highlights the need to pay closer attention to the psychological well-being and quality of life of all pregnant women and not just on their physical health and the baby’s well-being.

The Correlation Between Depression and Life Quality of Pregnant Mothers with Preeclampsia in Lumajang District

“…There have been differing opinions on the extent of emotional anguish during pregnancy. In addition, pregnancy is a period of perfect psychological adjustment, whereas others report significant levels of psychological strain (Soyemi et al, 2022). The results showed that most respondents were aged 20-35.…”

“…This could be explained by the fact that these are prior adverse life events, and the dread of a repeat, particularly as the pregnant lady begins to accept the pregnancy, may cause depressive disorder. Having more than two children, particularly with the related financial strain, may cause persistent concern linked with negative thoughts, triggering depressive symptoms (Soyemi et al, 2022).…”

“…Poor antenatal care, poor nutrition, stressful life events such as economic deprivation, genderbased violence, and polygamy, a history of psychiatric disorders, previous puerperal complications, events during pregnancy such as previous abortions, and modes of previous delivery such as previous instrumental or operative delivery are just a few of them. Age, marital status, gravidity, whether the pregnancy was planned, a previous history of stillbirth, lengthy labor, and quality of social support are all factors to consider (Soyemi et al, 2022). Abbaszadeh et al (2013) stated that the quality of life in depressed pregnant women was lower than in non-depressed women.…”

The Relationship Between Physical and Psychological Discomfort on the Quality of Life of Pregnant Women

“…Menurut Soyemi, Sowunmi, Amosu, dan Babalola (2022) ibu dengan paritas multigravida dan kehamilan yang tidak direncanakan terutama yang memiliki masalah terkait ekonomi menjadi sumber kekhawatiran, pikiran negatif yang terus-menerus dan kemudian memicu gejala depresi. Ibu hamil dengan depresi memiliki kepuasan yang lebih rendah terhadap kualitas hidup mereka, hal ini dikarenakan ibu hamil dengan depresi cenderung memiliki pandangan negatif dan tidak rasional terhadap diri mereka sendiri, masa depan, dan lingkungan di sekitar mereka begitupula sebaliknya (Soyemi, Sowunmi, Amosu, & Babalola 2022). Penelitian yang dilakukan Bo et al (2021) di Tiongkok menyatakan bahwa ibu hamil dengan gejala depresi memiliki kualitas hidup lebih rendah dibandingkan ibu hamil tanpa gejala depresi.…”

"Negative Impacts of Gestational Depression on Quality of Life"

“…It is also known that a depressive episode negatively impacts the Quality of life (QoL), characterized by a global well-being and the ability in carrying out the tasks of living (Hohls et al 2021). The impact of GD on women's Quality of Life remains a neglected matter of study, mainly in low-or middle-income countries (Soyemi et al 2022).…”