Postpartum depression among mothers attending postnatal clinics in Bole sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in the post-Covid-19 era
A cross-sectional study
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Postpartum depression (PPD) harms maternal and child health. Evidence showed elevated PPD during the COVID-19 pandemic, but post-pandemic data from low-resource urban settings are limited. We measured PPD prevalence and its correlates among mothers attending postnatal clinics in Bole sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the post-COVID-19 period (data collection: 1 March–30 April 2024). An institution-based cross-sectional study enrolled 410 mothers who delivered 2 weeks–1 year prior, attending five primary health centres. Participants were selected using systematic random sampling, with proportional allocation based on client flow across five primary health centers. Depressive symptoms were screened with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS); a cutoff ≥11 defined probable PPD. Data were entered in EpiData and analysed in SPSS. Bivariate analyses (p
Confidence interval · Depression (economics) · Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale · Logistic regression · Odds ratio · Postpartum depression · Postpartum period · Pregnancy · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Menstrual Health and Disorders
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