The magnitude of perinatal depression and associated factors among women in Kutaber woreda public health institution and Boru Meda general hospital, Ethiopia, 2022: a cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1302168
• Publication Date: 2024-01-22T04:22:01Z
• Authors: Jemal Seid; Emam Mohammed; Nigusie Cherie; Husnia Yasin; Elsabeth Addisu
• Keywords: Depression; Cross-sectional study

Background Perinatal depression, characterized by the presence of depressive symptoms during pregnancy and/or within first 12 months postpartum, poses a significant global public health concern. It contributes to multitude risks for mothers, their infants, and families. Understanding perinatal depression its associated factors is crucial effective prevention intervention strategies. However, there lack comprehensive research on this topic in Ethiopia. Therefore, study aims determine prevalence contributing among Ethiopian women. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional was conducted, involving 552 women receiving services at Kutaber district institution Boru Meda General Hospital. Study participants were selected through systematic random sampling techniques. assessed using Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). The associations between various determinants examined binary logistic regression, with p -value less than 0.2 included multiple regression analysis. A 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results found be 32.2%. Factors significantly being student [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 4.364, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.386, 13.744], experiencing excessive pregnancy-related concerns (AOR 1.886, CI: 1.176, 3.041), past substance use 2.203, 1.149, 4.225), anxiety 3.671, 2.122, 6.352), stress 6.397, 3.394–12.055), daytime sleepiness 2.593, 1.558, 4.316). Conclusion findings indicate relatively high valuable depression. highlights need approach mental that takes into account not only biological aspects but also psychological, social, lifestyle can impact person’s well-being critical period.