Prevalence of Postnatal Depression and Its Risk Factors among Postnatal Women in Rural Area of Srikakulam District

Dhanalatha Tharigonda  Reddy; Irfan Ali  Syed; Dhananjaya  Sharma; Satyajit  Pattnaik; Jarina  Begum; Samina  Ausvi

doi:10.5455/njcm.20200525111512

Authors

Dhanalatha Tharigonda Reddy Great Eastern Medical School & Hospi-tal, Srikakulam
Irfan Ali Syed Great Eastern Medical School & Hospi-tal, Srikakulam
Dhananjaya Sharma Great Eastern Medical School & Hospital, Srikakulam
Satyajit Pattnaik Great Eastern Medical School & Hospital, Srikakulam
Jarina Begum Great Eastern Medical School & Hospital, Srikakulam
Samina Ausvi Great Eastern Medical School & Hospital, Srikakulam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/njcm.20200525111512

Keywords:

Postnatal, Postnatal depression, Rural, risk factor, preganancy, postpartam

Abstract

Introduction: During postpartum period women are at high risk for developing episodes of depression. Postnatal depression (PND) is a major public health issue because of its adverse effects on the infant and entire family.

Objective: To find the prevalence of PND among postnatal(PN) women in Singupuram rural health training centre(RHTC) area, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh and to find association between socio-demographic, obstetric and pregnancy outcomes and PND.

Method: Sampling Method- Non-probability convenient sampling. This cross-sectional study was carried out among PN women (4^th-10^th week) in Singupuram RHTC area, Srikakulam district during May to August 2019. Details were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire pertaining to socio-demographic profile, obstetric and pregnancy outcomes along with an Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) translated into local language (telugu) cut-off score of ≥13 was used as high risk of PND.

Result: The study included 229 PN women. Prevalence of PND was 28.3%. PND showed significant association (p<0.05) with type of family, working status of PN women, husbands occupation, socio-economic status, mode of delivery, gender of the newborn, and complications in pregnancy.

Conclusion: PND among rural PN women is 28.3%. Early stage of PND screening and diagnosis should be included as integral part of PN care.

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