Antenatal depression among pregnant mothers in Afghanistan: A cross-sectional study.
Afghan
Depression
Pregnant
Prenatal
Women
Journal
BMC pregnancy and childbirth
ISSN: 1471-2393
Titre abrégé: BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100967799
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 May 2024
04 May 2024
Historique:
received:
14
09
2023
accepted:
28
04
2024
medline:
5
5
2024
pubmed:
5
5
2024
entrez:
4
5
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Approximately one in five pregnant women experience antenatal depression globally. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of antenatal depression and explore its relationship between various demographic variables, recent sexual engagement, and recent adverse life events among pregnant Afghan women. A cross-sectional survey study was carried out between January, 2023 and April 2023 among 460 women aged 15-45 years who were recruited using convenience sampling from Herat province (Afghanistan). Logistic regression models were utilized to explore the relationship between antenatal depression and socio-demographic characteristics among the participants. The prevalence of antenatal depression symptoms was 78.5%. Multiple regression analysis indicated that antenatal depression was significantly associated with (i) being aged 30-45 years (AOR: 4.216, 95% CI: 1.868-9.515, p = .001), (ii) being of low economic status (AOR:2.102, 95% CI: 1.051-4.202, p = .036), (iii) not being employed (AOR: 2.445, 95% CI:1.189-5.025, p = .015), (iv) not having had sex during the past seven days (AOR: 2.335, 95% CI: 1.427-3.822, p = .001), and (v) not experiencing a traumatic event during the past month (AOR:0.263, 95% CI: 0.139-0.495, p < .001). The present study provides insight into the factors associated with the high prevalence of antenatal depression among pregnant Afghan women (e.g., demographic variables, recent adverse life events, and recent sexual engagement). It highlights the urgency of addressing antenatal depression in Afghanistan and provides a foundation for future research and interventions aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of pregnant women in the Afghan context.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Approximately one in five pregnant women experience antenatal depression globally. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of antenatal depression and explore its relationship between various demographic variables, recent sexual engagement, and recent adverse life events among pregnant Afghan women.
METHODS
METHODS
A cross-sectional survey study was carried out between January, 2023 and April 2023 among 460 women aged 15-45 years who were recruited using convenience sampling from Herat province (Afghanistan). Logistic regression models were utilized to explore the relationship between antenatal depression and socio-demographic characteristics among the participants.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The prevalence of antenatal depression symptoms was 78.5%. Multiple regression analysis indicated that antenatal depression was significantly associated with (i) being aged 30-45 years (AOR: 4.216, 95% CI: 1.868-9.515, p = .001), (ii) being of low economic status (AOR:2.102, 95% CI: 1.051-4.202, p = .036), (iii) not being employed (AOR: 2.445, 95% CI:1.189-5.025, p = .015), (iv) not having had sex during the past seven days (AOR: 2.335, 95% CI: 1.427-3.822, p = .001), and (v) not experiencing a traumatic event during the past month (AOR:0.263, 95% CI: 0.139-0.495, p < .001).
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The present study provides insight into the factors associated with the high prevalence of antenatal depression among pregnant Afghan women (e.g., demographic variables, recent adverse life events, and recent sexual engagement). It highlights the urgency of addressing antenatal depression in Afghanistan and provides a foundation for future research and interventions aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of pregnant women in the Afghan context.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38704557
doi: 10.1186/s12884-024-06548-2
pii: 10.1186/s12884-024-06548-2
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Langues
eng
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