Prevalence of postpartum depression and associated factors among post cesarean section women visiting postnatal clinic.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Sisay Teklu | |
| dc.contributor.author | Zebiba Ashenafi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-21T08:22:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-21T08:22:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: One of the biggest health issues in the world, postpartum depression (PPD), can negatively impact mothers, their babies, and their families. Unfortunately, psychological issues have received little attention in developing nations like Ethiopia when it comes to screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Objective: To assess the prevalence and associated factors of postpartum depression among post cesarean women visiting postnatal clinic at three teaching hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a hospital. A structured questionnaire administered by an interviewer was used to gather data between January 1st, 2025, and March 31st, 2025. Depression symptoms were measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, which was locally pre-validated. SPSS version 26 was used to enter and analyse the data. Using descriptive analysis, the prevalence of postpartum depression was determined. Bivariate and multivariable regression analyses were employed to determine the variables associated with postpartum depression. P-values below 0.05 will be considered significant. The 95% confidence interval (CI) and odds ratio (OR) were computed. Results: Postpartum depression was found to be 38% common in women who had caesarean sections. PPD was significantly correlated with a number of factors. Compared to women aged 18–24, those aged 25–34 had a lower risk of developing PPD (AOR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.25–0.95). Women who were illiterate (AOR = 1.4, 95% CI: 1.29–4.59), had unintended but desired pregnancies (AOR = 5.3, 95% CI: 1.08–26.64), were multiparous (AOR = 5.5, 95% CI: 2.82– 10.64) or grand multiparous (AOR = 5.9, 95% CI: 2.41–14.61), had mothers who gave birth to female babies (AOR = 2.8, 95% CI: 1.74–4.65), and had low social support (AOR = 3.4, 95% CI: 1.15–10.28) were all associated with increased odds of PPD. Conclusion: The high prevalence of PPD among women delivered by CS indicates the need for routine mental health screening during the postnatal period. Special attention should be given to women with limited education, unplanned pregnancies, high parity, gender-related stress, and inadequate social support. Targeted interventions and integrated maternal mental health services are essential to address this critical public health issue. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8071 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa Uinverstiy | |
| dc.subject | Postpartum Period | |
| dc.subject | Post Caesarean Section | |
| dc.subject | Women | |
| dc.subject | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.title | Prevalence of postpartum depression and associated factors among post cesarean section women visiting postnatal clinic. |