Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression among Bhutanese mothers: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study investigated the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and explored associated factors among mothers attending postnatal care in Bhutan.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to November 2023 at a national referral hospital in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. In total, 314 mothers were recruited. Sociodemographic, psychosocial, obstetric, and infant-related data were collected using questionnaires. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, with a threshold of ≥11, was employed to screen for PPD, and logistic regression was used to test the potential factors.

Results

The prevalence of PPD was 14.97%. Mothers with a perceived change in body image (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 4.40; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.91-10.17; p=

SUBMITTER: Zangmo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467251 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature