Postpartum Depressive Symptoms among Bangladeshi Women: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 55 - 68

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe mental condition that typically arises in women within the first 12 months after delivery. Untreated PPD may lead to negative outcomes for mothers, children, and families. This study aimed measure prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms among Khulna region Bangladesh identify potential associated factors. Methods: A hospital-based, quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive was conducted Khulna, involving sample size 187 who had given birth past 2–12 weeks. Participants were selected using convenience sampling technique. The dependent variable, PPD, measured Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), with cutoff score greater than 10. One-way analysis variance (ANOVA) an interdependent t -test assess mean differences EPDS scores across subgroups independent variables. Additionally, binary logistic regression performed factors increased PPD. Both univariate multiple linear analyses conducted. reliability EDPS assessed Cronbach’s alpha (0.890). Results: overall found be 35.3%. findings this revealed significant association between various Residing urban areas, unemployment, having more two dissatisfaction marital relationships, history miscarriage, complications during pregnancy, exposure stressful life events, unplanned post-delivery illness, difficulties baby’s sleeping patterns, receiving minimal occasional emotional support from family members, lack child care, experiencing physical violence identified as risk Conclusion: identifies should considered period. highlight need targeted interventions by healthcare providers caregivers critical phase. Addressing these could improve maternal well-being ensure necessary care

Language: Английский

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Exploring Intimate Partner Violence Before, During, and After Pregnancy in Bangladesh

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 36(7-8), P. 3584 - 3612

Published: May 23, 2018

Intimate partner violence (IPV) against pregnant or postpartum women is known to have multiple detrimental effects on and their children. Although results from past research suggest much continuity in trajectories of IPV, it unclear whether pregnancy interrupts augments these patterns. Little about how physical, sexual, psychological IPV change overlap throughout a woman's transition parenthood. Relying population-based data, this study examines the prevalence, co-occurring nature, changing patterns before, during, after Bangladesh. Cross-sectional survey data were collected between October 2015 January 2016 Chandpur District Bangladesh 426 new mothers, aged 15 49 years, who first 6 months postpartum. was assessed with validated set items. The frequencies different types victimization according period occurrence calculated separately cumulative, manner. prevalence physical 52.8%, 35.2%, 32.2%, respectively. comparative figures for 67.4%, 65%, 60.8%, sexual 21.1%, 18.5%, 15.5%, demonstrate notable pregnancy. Psychological only type exhibit significant reduction during pregnancy, compared before but commonly overlaps which shows little period. At same time, childbirth offer protection relationships characterized by victimization, both IPV. Results reinforce need conduct routine screening identify history necessary help support.

Language: Английский

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<p>Depression and Domestic Violence Experiences Among Asian Women: A Systematic Review</p>

International Journal of Women s Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: Volume 12, P. 21 - 33

Published: Jan. 1, 2020

To determine the association of postpartum depression with domestic violence experiences among women in Asia.Postpartum (PPD) is an important cause maternal morbidity as well mortality. There increasing evidence that (DV) increases risk PPD.We performed literature searches using databases PUBMED, SCOPUS, Web Science and Google Scholar, for studies published between January 2010 May 2019. The keywords "postpartum", "postnatal", "depression", "violence" were used. Observational conducted within Asia, written English language, included.In 38 included this review (with 37,087 participants), prevalence PPD ranged 8.2% to 70% DV 6.1% 67.4%. 1.6 7.1 higher odds sufferers DV. Intimate partner (IPV) was most relevant factor experiencing psychological abuse (which prevalent form IPV) more at for, violence/intimidation by other family members also associated PPD. Domestic increased suicidal ideation PPD.The findings unequivocally shows Maternal mental health a neglected area healthcare many parts Asia. Likewise, readily recognized, but inadequately addressed social issue. We recommend workers be trained recognize support who are vulnerable during pregnancy postpartum. Policies need developed national global levels tackle these issues utmost urgency.

Language: Английский

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Intimate partner violence is associated with poorer maternal mental health and breastfeeding practices in Bangladesh

Health Policy and Planning, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 35(Supplement_1), P. i19 - i29

Published: Aug. 13, 2020

Abstract Exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) can have profound adverse consequences on maternal and child health. This study aimed to: (1) identify factors associated with IPV during pregnancy postpartum in Bangladesh; (2) assess the associations between mental health breastfeeding practices. We used data from a cross-sectional survey of 2000 mothers children &lt;6 months four districts Bangladesh. applied multivariable logistic regression models examine structural equation modelling inter-relationships IPV, common disorders (CMD, measured by Self-reporting Questionnaire ≥7) Overall, 49.7% experienced last 12 28% had high levels CMD. Only 54% women reported early initiation 64% exclusive breastfeeding. Women were more likely experience if living food-insecure households, being low socio-economic status, having autonomy or experiencing inequality education compared husbands (OR ranged 1.6 2.8). exposed 2–2.3 times suffer CMD 28–34% less breastfeed their babies exclusively. The indirect path (the effects through CMD) accounted for 14% relationship practice. In conclusion, is pervasive Bangladesh linked increased risks poor Integrating effective interventions mitigate along routine services involving men counselling services, could help both reduce exposure among contribute better outcomes children.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence, associated factors, and disclosure of intimate partner violence among mothers in rural Bangladesh

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 39(1)

Published: Dec. 1, 2020

Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence and associated factors physical sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) among married women reproductive age in a rural population northeast Bangladesh. In addition, we examined women’s sharing disclosure experience with others. Methods This cross-sectional uses data from household survey 3966 conducted 2014 Sylhet District Interviews were completed respondent’s homes by trained local female interviewers. Results Twenty-nine percent (28.8%, 95% CI 27.4–30.3%) reported ever experiencing or IPV their spouse; 13.2% (95% 12.1–14.3%) past year. Of 13.2%, 10.1% 9.2–11.1%) 4.6% 4.0–5.3%) IPV. combined model, adjusted odds having experienced year higher for who raised households history (AOR = 4.35, 3.26–5.80); no formal education 1.76, 1.30–2.37); whose husbands had 1.63, 1.22–2.17); Muslim 1.03–2.57); younger than 30 1.53, 1.11–2.12); members an NGO microcredit financial organization 1.38, 1.04–1.82). Wealth, parity, number members, pregnancy status (pregnant, postpartum, neither pregnant nor postpartum) not after adjusting other factors. Data on was available last year; only 31.8% victims told someone about they 1% police, clerics, health workers, counselor altogether. Conclusions Bangladesh, high proportion Women do often speak these experiences, especially anyone outside family. Interventions aimed at preventing future addressing current should focus witnessed childhood, as well less educated couples. Trial registration registered Clinical (Identifier: NCT01702402). https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01702402

Language: Английский

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