Abstract
Postpartum Depression is an important public health problem in developing country like Nepal.Although prevalence of postpartum depression is high in our setting, it is most neglected area of mental health. These have negative consequences not only to mother but also to infant. Data related to postpartum depression in Nepal are limited, research in this particular field will contribute in knowing the gravity of the situation and helps to formulate the factor association to upcoming researchers. This research is done in order to find out the prevalence of postpartum depression. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital, among total 348 postnatal mothers who were selected through convenient sampling technique. Validated Nepalese version of Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale was used to screen depressive symptoms. Data was collected after receiving ethical approval letter. Data entry was done using SPSS version 20. Out of total mothers, the prevalence of Postpartum Depression (PPD) was seen among 51 (14.7%) mothers. Postpartum Depression being a common yet neglected area of maternal health in Nepal, should be detected in early stage. As the study showed that about one sixth of mothers had postpartum depression, more focus should be given to maternal mental health.
Highlights
Postpartum Depression is an important public health problem in developing country like Nepal. prevalence of postpartum depression is high in our setting, it is most neglected area of mental health
As the study showed that about one sixth of mothers had postpartum depression, more focus should be given to maternal mental health
The prevalence of Postpartum Depression in this study was found to be 14.7% which was much lower than the level reported in the previous study conducted in Nepal; that reported the prevalence of 29%
Summary
Postpartum Depression is an important public health problem in developing country like Nepal. prevalence of postpartum depression is high in our setting, it is most neglected area of mental health These have negative consequences to mother and to infant. Postpartum Depression is one of the mental health problems that is a complex mix of physical, emotional, as well as behavioral changes occurring in women after giving birth. It can occur within 4 weeks after delivery, or even 3-12 months. Just over onethird of women nation-wide have access to skilled birth attendants.[2] Postpartum depression (PPD) is a neglected area of maternal health care in developing countries like Nepal. It is important to identify and treat postpartum depression because it can have grave consequences for both the mother and her children.[3]
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