Mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: A population-based study using a validated screening tool.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression is an important public health concern. The prevalence of postpartum depression is estimated to be 18% worldwide. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka and to investigate its associated risk factors.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 975 mothers in Galle district, Sri Lanka. The prevalence of mothers at risk of postpartum depression was assessed using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression scale (EPDS) which has been validated for screening for mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka with a cut-off score 9 or more. Prevalence was estimated using a cut-off 9 or more, 10 or more, 11 or more and 12 or more to assess the difference in prev

SUBMITTER: Roysted-Solas T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132337 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature