Maternal psychological distress and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Mothers who have endured psychological distress during pregnancy are more likely to have cognitive and behavioral issues for their baby, and are at greater risk for subsequent mental health problems for themselves. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of psychological distress during pregnancy in women attending antenatal clinics in Addis Ababa public hospitals and to find out if there are any associated factors.

Methods

Hospital based cross sectional study was employed from May 7 to June 6, 2019 at public hospitals. A total of 810 pregnant women participated in the study selected through systematic random sampling technique. Kessler psychological distress Scale (K10) was used to measure psychological distress during pregnancy. Frequency tables and g

SUBMITTER: Tesfaye G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9851506 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature