Prevalence and associated factors of antenatal depression among pregnant women attending Shegaw Motta general Hospital, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia.
| Title: | Prevalence and associated factors of antenatal depression among pregnant women attending Shegaw Motta general Hospital, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. |
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| Authors: | Ashenef TY; Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.; Asres A; Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.; Animen S; Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.; Arega A; Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.; Ferede AA; Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.; Aynalem BY; Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia. by123bewket@gmail.com. |
| Source: | Scientific reports [Sci Rep] 2025 Nov 27; Vol. 15 (1), pp. 45451. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 27. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Nature Publishing Group Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101563288 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2045-2322 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20452322 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Sci Rep Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: London : Nature Publishing Group, copyright 2011- |
| MeSH Terms: | Depression*/epidemiology ; Pregnancy Complications*/epidemiology; Ethiopia/epidemiology ; Rural Population/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Prevalence ; Adolescent |
| Abstract: | Antenatal depression is a commonly overlooked mental health condition that affects many women during pregnancy, often more severely than after childbirth. It presents with emotional distress and cognitive difficulties such as poor memory and concentration. Addressing this issue is vital, as it impacts not only the mother's well-being but also the healthy development of her child. This study aims to assess the prevalence of antenatal depression and the factors contributing to it. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 363 pregnant women using the Beck Depression Inventory. Data were collected from February 1 to March 21, 2020, using a systematic random sampling method. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, applying binary logistic regression to identify factors significantly associated with antenatal depression at a 95% confidence level. The prevalence of antenatal depression was found to be 22%, and factors such as marital status, education level, and lack of social support were associated with it. This result revealed that the prevalence of antenatal depression was 22%. This highlights the need for routine depression screening during ANC and strengthening psychosocial support services, particularly for women with unplanned pregnancies and limited social support.; (© 2025. The Author(s).) |
| Competing Interests: | Declarations. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Antenatal depression; Associated factors; Ethiopia; Pregnant women; Prevalence |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20251127 Date Completed: 20260105 Latest Revision: 20260427 |
| Update Code: | 20260427 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC12748993 |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41598-025-29496-z |
| PMID: | 41309877 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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