Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria
| dc.contributor.author | Adeyemo, E.O | |
| dc.contributor.author | Oluwole, E.O. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kanma-Okafor, O.J | |
| dc.contributor.author | Izuka, O.M | |
| dc.contributor.author | Odeyemi, K.A | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-06-02T15:16:58Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-06-02T15:16:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020-12 | |
| dc.description | ORIGINAL RESEARCH | |
| dc.description.abstract | Abstract Background: Globally, postpartum depression is one of the most common but often unrecognized complications of childbirth, yearly affecting about 10–15% of postnatal women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of postpartum depression and its predictors among postnatal women in Lagos. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 mothers in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, attending six Primary Health Care centers for infant immunization at six weeks post-delivery. Data was collected using a pretested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire which included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Analysis was carried out using SPSS version 23TM. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine associations and predictive relationships between various factors and the presence of postpartum depression. The level of significance was set at <0.05. Results: The prevalence of postpartum depression was 35.6%. Multiparity, delivery by cesarean section, mother being unwell after delivery, and not exclusively breastfeeding the baby were the factors linked with postpartum depression. Following multiple logistic regression, having postpartum blues (p=0.000; OR=32.77; 95%CI=7.23-148.58)., not getting help with caring for the baby (p=0.008; OR=2.64; 95%CI=1.29-5.42), experiencing intimate partner violence (p=0.000; OR=5.2; 95%CI=2.23-11.91) and having an unsupportive partner (p=0.018; OR=2.6; 95%CI=1.17-5.78) were identified as predictors of postpartum depression. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of postpartum depression, identifying both the obstetric and psychosocial predictors. Social support for women both in the pre- and postnatal periods and routine screening of women for postpartum depression should be encouraged for early detection and immediate intervention. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | SELF | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Adeyemo EO, Oluwole EO, Kanma-Okafor OJ, Izuka OM, Odeyemi KA. Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria. Afri Health Sci. 2020;20(4):1943-54. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs. v20i4.53 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12464 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | African Health Sciences | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Afri Health Sci; 20(4) | |
| dc.title | Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria | |
| dc.type | Article |