Prevalence and Correlates of Prenatal Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Behaviours in the Volta Region of Ghana

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ID15488593
AutoresNuworza Kugbey (0000-0002-0413-0350, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, autor correspondente), Martin Ayanore (0000-0002-4095-3047, University of Health and Allied Sciences), Phidelia Theresa Doegah (0000-0001-8501-3676, University of Health and Allied Sciences), Masauso Chirwa (0000-0002-6293-5034, University of Zambia), Susan A Bartel (0000-0003-2782-3480, Queen's University), Colleen Davison (0000-0002-0410-3352, Queen's University), Eva Purkey (0000-0001-6541-5053, Queen's University)
Ano2021
Volume18
Fascículo11
Páginas5857-5857
Data de publicação2021-05-29
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
EditoraMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18115857
PMID34072525
OpenAlexW3164208528
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas9
Referências citadas34

Pregnancy is associated with several physical and psychosocial challenges that influence women's health and wellbeing. However, prenatal mental health has received little attention. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence and correlates of prenatal depression, anxiety and current suicidal behaviors among pregnant women in the Volta Region of Ghana. Two hundred and fourteen ( n = 214) pregnant women recruited from two hospitals responded to the hospital depression and anxiety scale (HADS), the insomnia severity index, and a set of psycho-behavioral, socioenvironmental and demographic characteristic questions. Chi-squared, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used for data analysis. Prevalence of prenatal depression, anxiety and current suicidal behaviors was 50.5%, 35.5% and 3.3%, respectively. After controlling for other variables, average monthly income, insomnia, non-nutritious food consumption (pica), and body image satisfaction were significantly associated with depression. Marital status, insomnia, lifetime suicidal behavior and partner support were significantly associated with anxiety. Current partner abuse was the only factor significantly associated with current suicidal behavior. The high prevalence rates of anxiety and depression among pregnant women and intimate partner violence remain important maternal health issues in the region. Therefore, brief mental health screening and counseling services should be integrated into prenatal healthcare services

Anxiety · Depression (economics · Environmental health · Mental health · Poison control · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Suicidal ideation · Suicide prevention · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine