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Abstract
BackgroundThe onset of depressed symptoms within six weeks of childbirth is described as postpartum depression (PPD). When compared to developed countries, resource-constrained countries have a higher prevalence of PPD. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of PPD and the factors linked to it in primary health care in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the Academy of Family Medicine, Al-Madinah Almunawarah, between June 2021 and December 2021. The Arabic version of the validated Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale was used to measure postpartum depression. SPSS version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY) was used to record and analyze the data.ResultsA total of 243 participants were included in this study. The mean age of the participants was 28.21±11.54 years. Most of the participants, 116(47.7%), were in the age group of 22-30 years. Most of the babies 176 (72.4%) were born via normal vaginal delivery (NVD) while only 67 (27.76%) were born via caesarian section. Most of the participants had an income of <5000 riyals in our study. In our study, the majority of the babies, 137 (56.4%), were breastfed. In our study, major depression was found in 77 (31.68%) participants while mild depression was present in 50 (20.57%) participants. The comparative analysis showed that previous children (p <0.001), support in caring (p = 0.02), income status (p = 0.003), and child health issues (p<0.001) were statistically significant.ConclusionThe prevalence of postpartum depression was relatively high in our study. The number of prior children, child health, income status, and family support all have a positive association. In short, healthcare providers must pay special attention to the mental health needs of pregnant women in our settings.
Highlights
The postpartum period has been linked to a higher chance of developing maternal depression
The goal of this study was to find out how common postpartum depression is and what variables contribute to it at a primary health care facility in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia
The prevalence of postpartum depression was found to be relatively high in our study
Summary
The postpartum period has been linked to a higher chance of developing maternal depression. Postpartum depression can have a big impact on both the mother-infant bond and the child's development [1]. During the first month after giving birth, 40% of mothers experience maternal blues, which are generally mild, self-limiting, and have little impact on the mother and child [2]. If it is not detected and treated properly, the woman is more likely to develop postpartum depression. PPD is a nonpsychotic depression episode that affects moms between the ages of 4 and 6 months after giving birth [3]. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of PPD and the factors linked to it in primary health care in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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