Association between unintended births and risk of postpartum depression: Evidence from Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have shown that unintended births adversely affect birth outcomes, child health and cognitive development in developing countries. However, only a few studies have examined the association between unintended births and risk of postpartum depression (PPD) in these countries. The study uses data from the first wave of Young Lives Study (YLS) conducted in 2002 in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam to examine the association between birth intention and the risk of PPD. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions are used to examine the association. Bivariate result indicates that the risk of PPD was substantially higher among mothers who reported an unintended birth as compared to mothers who reported an intended birth in each country. Results from multivariable logistic r

SUBMITTER: Upadhyay AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6804781 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature