Abstract:
Background:Postpartum depression is a common occurrence which is often undiagnosed when symptoms are not severe and may progress into severe or chronic state if unrecognized and untreated. Being the most frequent form of mental illness in the postpartum period, it can begin as early as two weeks after delivery.
Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of postpartum Depression and its associated factors among postpartum women who were attending atJimma University medical center, Jimmatown,southwest EthiopiaFebruary 18 /2019- March 18/ 2019.
Method and material: A study population was selected by consecutive sampling technique. Mothers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Magnitude of Postpartum Depression was determined by using Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale. Those women who scored ≥8 was considered as having Postpartum Depression and <8 considered as no Postpartum Depression. Chi squire, bivariate binary logistic regressions and multivariate binary logistic regression were used to determine the independent predictors of post-partum depression. Associated factors of Postpartum Depression were identified by Adjusted Odd Ratios (AOR) with 95% CI.P value less than 0.05 was considered statically significant. Result: Complete data was collected from all respondants (147) with 100% response rate. The magnitude of Postpartum Depression among Women was 44.2 %. The maximum EPDS score was 23 (0, 23). Predictors of post-partum depression were: Age of the mother 24-29 year than age of mother 30 -38year (AOR: 0.31, 95%CI: 0.10-0.92); having history of previous depression (AOR: 5.83, 95%CI: 1.38-24.64) and satisfactory help and support from husband were more likely to develop PPD than those who have said very good (AOR: 10.71, 95%CI: 2.35-48.68). Conclusion: The current study finding revealed that post-partum depression was44.2 %o which was too high. Age of the mother, help and support from husband and previous history of depression were independent predictors of post-partum depression among mothers who give birth within the past 12months.
