Predictors of Postnatal Depression in the Slums Nairobi, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Date
2021Author
Kariuki, Esther W
Kuria, Mary W
Were, Fredrick N
Ndetei, David M
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Background
Postnatal depression (PND) is a universal mental health problem that prevents mothers' optimal existence
and mothering. Although research has shown high PND prevalence rates in Africa, including Kenya, little
research has been conducted to determine the contributing factors, especially in low-resource communities.
Objective
This study aimed to investigate the PND risk factors among mothers attending Maternal and Child Health
Clinics (MCH) in the slums, Nairobi.
Methods
This study is cross-sectional, which is a part of a larger study. A sample of 567 mothers of 6-10 weeks
postnatal from two Maternal and Child Health (MCH) formed the study population. The Depression rate was
measured using the original 1961 Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI). In addition, a sociodemographic
questionnaire (SDQ) was used to collect hypothesized risk variables.
Results
The PND prevalence rate was 27.1%. Women with: unplanned pregnancy (AOR=1.87, 95% CI 1.02, 3.43),
unemployed (AOR=4.43, 95% CI 1.01, 19.76),..................................................
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Citation
Kariuki, Esther Wanjiku, et al. "Predictors of Postnatal Depression in the Slums Nairobi, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study." (2021).Publisher
University of Nairobi
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