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Sociodemographic Correlates of Postpartum Depression: A Survey-Based Study
Maryam Mubarak Alloghani1, Mirza R Baig2, Suhaila Mohammed Shareef Alawadhi3
1Emirates Health Services, Kalba Hospital, Sharjah, UAE.
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry
|April 30, 2024
Summary
Post-partum depression (PPD) affects over half of women in the UAE
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Post-partum depression (PPD) affects a significant proportion of women globally.
- Identifying risk factors is crucial for targeted interventions and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify demographic, obstetrics, social, and psychological risk factors for PPD.
- To assess PPD prevalence in the eastern region of the United Arab Emirates.
Main Methods:
- A community-based cross-sectional study involving 200 women with recent singleton pregnancies.
- Utilized the Edinburgh Depression Rating Scale (EDRS) and survey forms.
- Employed descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression analysis.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of PPD was 57%, with a median EDRS score of 11.
- Significant risk factors included newborn's age, marital relationship, maternal education, adverse life events, and history of depression.
- Adverse life events (OR=9.32) and newborn's age (OR=6.50) showed strong associations with PPD.
Conclusions:
- Urgent policy initiatives are needed to address identified PPD risk factors.
- Recommendations include enhancing educational access, strengthening marital support, and improving mental health services.
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