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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Prevalence and correlates of depression in late pregnancy among Nigerian women
Depression and Anxiety, Volume 24, No. 1, Year 2007
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Description
The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of depressive disorder in late pregnancy in a group of Nigerian women and to examine the associated factors. One hundred and eighty women in late pregnancy completed a questionnaire on sociodemographic and obstetrical details. They also completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). A proportion of them were then assessed for the DSM-IV diagnosis of depressive disorder. Fifteen (8.3%) women met the current (2 weeks) DSM-IV diagnosis of depressive disorder. The factors independently associated with depression included being single [odds ratio (OR) = 16.67, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 3.17-87.76], divorced /separated (OR = 11.11, 95% CI = 1.55-19.65), polygamous (OR = 3.92, 95% CI = 0.94-16.33), and having a previous history of stillbirth (OR = 8.00, 95% CI = 1.70-37.57) and perceived lack of social support (OR = 6.08, 95% CI = 1.42-26.04). Depression is common in late pregnancy among Nigerian women, with the significant correlates including mainly social and family factors. Such factors should be considered when planning health care services or formulating a predictive model. Interventions aimed at reducing the occurrence of antenatal depression need further research. © 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Authors & Co-Authors
Adewuya, Abiodun Olugbenga
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Nigeria, Ilesa
Wesley Guild Hospital
Ola, B. Adeyemi
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Aloba, Olutayo Olubunmi
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Dada, Atinuke O.
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Fasoto, Olubunmi O.
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Statistics
Citations: 156
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1002/da.20221
ISSN:
10914269
e-ISSN:
15206394
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Mental Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Participants Gender
Female