Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among mothers who gave birth within the last 12 months in Ghana: a mixed method, cross-sectional study.

Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among mothers who gave birth within the last 12 months in Ghana: a mixed method, cross-sectional study. | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 22 January 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among mothers who gave birth within the last 12 months in Ghana: a mixed method, cross-sectional study. Authors : Leticia Tornyevah 0009-0009-1616-1232 [email protected] , Samuel Bosomprah , Anjali Sharma , Ank Jonge , and Jens Henrichs Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.173753925.52727366/v1 389 views 144 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Objective: To identify risk factors of postpartum depression (PPD) and explore lived experiences to understand the social, psychological, and emotional mechanisms explaining being at higher likelihood of PPD. Design: Mixed method, cross-sectional study design. Setting: Three hospitals in Ho, Ghana. Population: 399 postpartum women aged 18 years and above. Methods: We used multivariable binomial generalized linear models to identify factors independently associated with PPD. We used thematic analysis to identify themes that highlight pathways through which these risk factors influence PPD. Main outcome measure: Screened positive for PPD. Results: Overall, 117 (29.3%) screened positive for PPD. Being unmarried (adjusted prevalence ratio, aPR, 1.33, 95% CI 1.02-1.72), lack of partner support (aPR 1.60, 95% CI 1.21-2.12), history of depressive or psychiatric disorders (aPR 2.44, 95% CI 1.84-3.25), unplanned pregnancy (aPR 1.63, 95% CI 1.18-2.25), low self-esteem (aPR 2.38, 95% CI 1.79-3.16), and low birthweight (aPR 1.87, 95% CI 1.33-2.65) were independently associated with PPD. The thematic analysis revealed four key themes: 1) social isolation and limited support, 2) emotional stress and vulnerability, 3) self-image and identity challenges, and 4) resilience resources. Conclusion: Our findings stress the urgent need for targeted interventions that address individual and structural factors to promote early screening, accessible mental health care, and programs that encourage partner involvement, and support unmarried mothers to enhance maternal well-being. Supplementary Material File (manuscript_prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among mothers who gave birth within the last 12 months in ghana- a mixed method, cross-sectional study.docx) Download 140.22 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 22 January 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords epidemiology epidemiology: perinatal psychiatry psychology puerperium qualitative research statistics: epidemiological surveys Authors Affiliations Leticia Tornyevah 0009-0009-1616-1232 [email protected] Amsterdam UMC Locatie VUmc View all articles by this author Samuel Bosomprah Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia View all articles by this author Anjali Sharma Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia View all articles by this author Ank Jonge Amsterdam UMC Locatie VUmc View all articles by this author Jens Henrichs Amsterdam UMC Locatie VUmc View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 389 views 144 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Leticia Tornyevah, Samuel Bosomprah, Anjali Sharma, et al. Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among mothers who gave birth within the last 12 months in Ghana: a mixed method, cross-sectional study.. Authorea . 22 January 2025. 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