Prevalence and Predictors of Depression among Postpartum Mothers in the Limbe Health District, Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ghogomu, Gladys; Halle-Ekane, Gregory; Nde, Peter F; Palle, John Ngunde; Atashili, Julius; Mangala, Fulbert Nkwele; Nsagha, Dickson Shey

doi:10.9734/bjmmr/2016/21446

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“…Participants who experienced gender-based violence were more likely to be depressed. This is congruent with findings reported in the literature [8][9][10][11]. The occurrence of PPD was high in those with a family history of mental illness.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…On the contrary, the prevalence of PPD in our study was lower than that reported by Ghogomu et al, in Limbe Cameroon (61.8%) [9]. This disparity could be explained by the fact that his study was community-based and assessed mothers up to 12 months postpartum there by exposing the mothers to other risk factors of depression other than childbirth.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Financial stress was associated with PPD in our study. This is similar to findings reported by Djoda et al [8] and Ghogomu et al [9]. Participants who experienced gender-based violence were more likely to be depressed.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Amongst studies conducted across Africa, a prevalence of 50.4% was recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo [4], 34.7% in South Africa [5], 23.4 in Nigeria [6] and 6.6 % in Uganda [7]. In Cameroon, Ndjoda et al recorded 23.4% in Yaoundé [8], while Ghogomu et al, in 2016 recorded a very high prevalence of 61.8% in Limbe [9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There are many associated factors of PPD; Gelaye et al and Stewart et al reported intimate partner violence, history of psychiatric illness, low maternal literacy levels, stress, early life abuse, anxiety, previous history of depression as predisposing factors [10,11]. In Cameroon, unemployment, unsatisfactory support of baby, marital issues, serious family problems, unplanned pregnancy, problems with baby feeding and sleep were recorded as associated factors [8,9]. Long-term negative effects can occur if PPD goes untreated.…”

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Prevalence and factors associated with post-partum depression in a remote area of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

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Dingana

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Postpartum depression is one of the many challenges associated with childbirth. In Cameroon, the focus is more on postpartum obstetric complications resulting in underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of this condition. The current socio-political crisis plaguing the English-speaking part of Cameroon has increased the stressors that may inherently increase the prevalence. There is no published data describing post-partum depression in a rural setting in Cameroon. We seek to determine the prevalence and factors associated with PPD in women attending the Tubah District hospital, North West Region, Cameroon. We conducted a cross-sectional hospital-based study at the Tubah District Hospital. A consecutive convenience sampling technique was used to recruit participants. Our main outcome was post-partum depression which was assessed using the Edinburgh Post-partum Depression Scale. A total of 207 post-partum women took part in this study with a mean age of 27.54 ± 5.78 years. The prevalence of depression was 31.8%. Gender-based violence (OR: 4.67, P = 0.013), financial stress (OR:3.57, P = 0.002) and male baby (OR: 2.83, P < 0.001) were independent psychosocial factors associated with PPD. Independent psycho-clinical factors of post-partum depression include family history of mental health illness (OR: 4.34, P = 0.04) and previous history of depression (OR: 4.17, P = 0.02). The prevalence of post-partum depression in women attending the Tubah District Hospital, Northwest Region, Cameroon is high. The factors associated with PPD are many. Identification of risk factors, early diagnosis and proper management can prevent PPD, disabling morbidity, and suicide in mothers.

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Prevalence and factors associated with post-partum depression in a remote area of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

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Prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with diabetes mellitus among mothers in public health facilities in Mbarara, Southwestern Uganda

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Taseera,

Atukunda

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Prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with Diabetes mellitus among mothers in Mbarara, southwestern Uganda

Atuhaire,

Taseera,

Atukunda

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Background Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a major health challenge with potentially devastating maternal and physical health outcomes. Development of diabetes mellitus has been hypothesized as one the potential adverse effects of PPD among mothers in the postpartum period but this association has not been adequately studied. This study aimed at determining prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with diabetes mellitus among mothers in Mbarara District, southwestern Uganda. Methods This was a facility based cross sectional study of 309 mothers between 6th week to 6th month after childbirth. Using proportionate stratified consecutive sampling, mothers were enrolled from postnatal clinics of two health facilities, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Bwizibwera Health center IV. PPD was diagnosed using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI 7.0.2) for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Diabetes mellitus was diagnosed by measuring Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Logistic regression was used to determine the association of PPD and diabetes mellitus among mothers. Results The study established that PPD prevalence among mothers of 6th weeks to 6th months postpartum period in Mbarara was 40.5% (95% CI: 35.1-45.1%). A statistically significant association between postpartum depression and diabetes mellitus in mothers between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum was established. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus among mothers with PPD was 28% compared to 13.6% among mothers without PPD Mothers with PPD had 3 times higher odds of being newly diagnosed with diabetes between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum as compared to those without PPD during the same period (aOR=3.0, 95% CI: 1.62-5.74, p=0.001). Conclusion and Recommendations Postpartum women within 6th weeks to 6th months have higher risks of developing diabetes mellitus. Research is needed to determine if targeted diabetes mellitus screening, prevention interventions and management will help reduce the burden.

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Prevalence and Predictors of Depression among Postpartum Mothers in the Limbe Health District, Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Prevalence and factors associated with post-partum depression in a remote area of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and factors associated with post-partum depression in a remote area of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with diabetes mellitus among mothers in public health facilities in Mbarara, Southwestern Uganda

Prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with Diabetes mellitus among mothers in Mbarara, southwestern Uganda

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