Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of postpartum depression among women attending Postnatal and/or Children's Welfare Clinics in a Tertiary Hospital, Jos, Nigeria

Tungchama, F P; Obindo, J T; Armiya’u, Aishatu Yusha’u; Maigari, Y T; Davou, Francis John; Goar, SG; Piwuna, Christopher Goson; Umar, Muas Usman; Sadiq, Suleiman Abubakar; Agbir, MT; Uwakwe, Richard

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“…13,14 In Northern Nigeria, seemingly high prevalence rates of 44.5% and 21.8% were reported. 15,16 The varying prevalence worldwide and within Nigeria could be attributed to the different types of screening methods used, the study designs, the differences in geographical location, differences in socioeconomic status, the cut off score of the screening instruments as well as the various risk and predictive factors associated with developing PPD in such studies. Socio-demographic factors such as religion, age, socioeconomic status, education and unemployment have been linked with PPD.…”

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Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria

Adeyemo¹,

Oluwole²,

Kanma-Okafor³

et al. 2020

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Globally, postpartum depression is one of the most common but often unrecognized complications of childbirth, yearly affecting about 10–15% of postnatal women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of postpartum depression and its predictors among postnatal women in Lagos. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 mothers in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, attending six Primary Health Care centers for infant immunization at six weeks post-delivery. Data was collected using a pretested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire which included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Analysis was carried out using SPSS version 23TM. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine associations and predictive relationships between various factors and the presence of postpartum depression. The level of significance was set at <0.05. Results: The prevalence of postpartum depression was 35.6%. Multiparity, delivery by cesarean section, mother being unwell after delivery, and not exclusively breastfeeding the baby were the factors linked with postpartum depression. Following multiple logistic regression, having postpartum blues (p=0.000; OR=32.77; 95%CI=7.23-148.58)., not getting help with caring for the baby (p=0.008; OR=2.64; 95%CI=1.29-5.42), experiencing intimate partner violence (p=0.000; OR=5.2; 95%CI=2.23-11.91) and having an unsupportive partner (p=0.018; OR=2.6; 95%CI=1.17-5.78) were identified as predic- tors of postpartum depression. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of postpartum depression, identifying both the obstetric and psycho- social predictors. Social support for women both in the pre- and postnatal periods and routine screening of women for postpartum depression should be encouraged for early detection and immediate intervention. Keywords: Postpartum depression; PPD; Eti-Osa; postnatal women; Lagos.

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Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria

Adeyemo¹,

Oluwole²,

Kanma-Okafor³

et al. 2020

Afr H. Sci.

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“…This can be compared with the prevalence in other studies. Obindo et al in 2013 got a higher prevalence of 39.9%, 21.8% by Tungchama et al, (2018), and 22.9% by Chinawa et al, (2016). However, some studies have found relatively lower prevalence rates of PPD like 14.6% by Adewuya et al, (2005), 13% by Madeghe et al, (2016), 6.1% by Nakku et al, (2006.…”

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Prevalence and Coping Mechanisms of Postpartum Depression among Mothers of Infants in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Adelodun¹,

Titiloye²,

Sola³

2021

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Postpartum depression (PPD) is associated with child birth; affecting both the mother and the child severely. PPD is one of the least addressed type of depression among mothers of in. This study was designed to assess the prevalence and coping mechanisms of PPD among mothers of infants in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study utilizing multi-stage sampling technique using a pre-tested semistructured interviewer-administered questionnaire on three hundred and twenty respondents. The mean age of respondents was 30.9±6.5years, 91.6% were married and the highest educational level was Secondary school, 83.3% were in a monogamous marriage. Prevalence of PPD among the study participants was 33.7% out of which 90.8% of them used religion 29.6% adopted substances as coping mechanism. Marital status, education, type of marriage and religion were significantly associated with PPD with P<0.001. There is a high prevalence of postpartum depression in the study area. Hence, Psycho-social interventions such as home visitation by health care givers should be initiated for mothers who screened positive under maternal welfare programme.

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“…Studies from other parts of the country have reported prevalence rates of 14.6%, 22.9%, 21.8%, 10.7%, and 44.5% from studies conducted under various settings, using different EPDS cut off points. [14,15,20,16,17].…”

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Puerperal depression among women attending postnatal clinic in Port Harcourt Nigeria

Enyidah¹,

Nonye-Enyidah²

2022

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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Background: Puerperal depression is the most common of the mood disorders occurring within the first six weeks postpartum. It affects more than 15% of women across the globe and constitutes a considerable public health problem for the women and their families. It accounts for more than 20% of maternal deaths after child birth. Children of mothers with puerperal depression are likely to suffer severe behavioral problems. It is therefore imperative that factors that contribute to it be identified and considered in their management. Objectives: To determine the prevalence, risk factors and possible predictors of puerperal depression. Methods: women visiting the postnatal clinic six weeks after child birth, who met the study inclusion criteria and consented to the study were interviewed, and screened for depression using a socio-demographic risk factor questionnaire and the Edinburg postnatal depression scale (EPDS). Using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0, data obtained was analyzed. P-values<0.05 were statistically significant. Results: Four hundred and five (405) women consented to the study and 135, (33.3%) had depression. Among the risk factors isolated, cohabitation, poor emotional and social support, partner violence, mode of delivery, death of children and children’s health challenges were predictive risk factors for puerperal depression. Conclusion: There is a need for urgent overhaul of social systems that favor women before and during pregnancy and after childbirth which will consider these predisposing predictive factors in their management.

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Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of postpartum depression among women attending Postnatal and/or Children's Welfare Clinics in a Tertiary Hospital, Jos, Nigeria

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Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria

Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria

Prevalence and Coping Mechanisms of Postpartum Depression among Mothers of Infants in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Puerperal depression among women attending postnatal clinic in Port Harcourt Nigeria

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