Perinatal mental health in Singapore-prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is limited data on perinatal depression and anxiety rates, as well as on knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to perinatal mental health (PMH), particularly in an urban Southeast Asian population.

Methods

From September to December 2022, 446 antenatal and 150 postnatal participants completed a 38-item survey assessing depressive and anxiety symptoms, along with knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding PMH. Probable depression was defined as an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score of ≥15 during pregnancy or ≥13 postnatal. Probable anxiety was defined using the EPDS anxiety subscale (EPDS-3A), which comprises items 3, 4, and 5, with a score of ≥5 indicating probable anxiety.

Results

The rates of probable depression were 11.9%

SUBMITTER: Quah PL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460404 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature