Volume : III, Issue : IV, April - 2014

Postnatal Depression – The Prevalence and Determining Factors

Prof. Pravati Tripathy

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The prevalence of postnatal depression and it’s severity persist as ignored area in many settings. This study has attempted to explore the prevalence rate and factors associated for postnatal depression among postnatal mothers. The setting was a medical college hospital. A sample size of 30 was selected conveniently. The descriptive survey design was used to collect the data. The instrument used was modified Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and self-structured questioner. The prevalence rate of postnatal depression was 22.5%. About 50% of women demonstrate severe depression. 44% women had average psychological wellbeing. The occupation & parity found to be the associating factors for depression.

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Prof. Pravati Tripathy Postnatal Depression – The Prevalence and Determining Factors International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue. IV Apr 2014

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