scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of post-partum depression in Palestinian mothers: a cross-sectional study

The Lancet ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 390 ◽  
pp. S31
Author(s):  
Khubaib Ayoub ◽  
Amira Shaheen ◽  
Shakoor Hajat
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Partum Depression

scholarly journals Prenatal and Postnatal Hair Steroid Levels Predict Post-Partum Depression 12 Weeks after Delivery

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Jahangard ◽  
Thorsten Mikoteit ◽  
Saman Bahiraei ◽  
Mehrangiz Zamanibonab ◽  
Mohammad Haghighi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Partum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Partum Depression ◽  
Present Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Stress Responsivity ◽  
Time Point

Background: Within three to six months after delivery, 13%–19% of women suffer from post-partum depression (PPD), understood as a dysfunctional adaptation to the postpartum condition and motherhood. In the present cross-sectional study, we compared the hair steroid levels of women 12 weeks before and after delivery and with or without PPD. Method: The present study was a cross-sectional study conducted twelve weeks after delivery. At that time, 48 women (mean age: 25.9 years) with PPD and 50 healthy controls (mean age: 25.2 years) completed questionnaires on depressive symptoms. Further, at the same time point, 6 cm lengths of hair strands were taken, providing samples of hair steroids 12 weeks before and 12 weeks after delivery in order to analyze hair steroids (cortisol, cortisone, progesterone, testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)). Results: Compared to those of women without PPD, hair steroid levels (cortisol, cortisone, progesterone) were significantly lower in women with PPD both before and after delivery. Lower prenatal cortisone and progesterone levels predicted higher depression scores 12 weeks after delivery. Lower prenatal levels of cortisol and progesterone and higher levels of DHEA, and postnatal lower levels of cortisol, cortisone, and progesterone, along with higher levels of DHEA predicted PPD-status with an accuracy of 98%. Conclusions: PPD is associated with blunted hair cortisol, cortisone, and progesterone secretions both pre- and postpartum. Such blunted steroid levels appear to reflect a stress responsivity that is less adaptive to acute and transient stressors. It follows that prenatally assessed low hair cortisol and progesterone levels, along with high DHEA levels, are reliable biomarkers of post-partum depression 12 weeks after delivery.

scholarly journals Contraceptive utilization and associated factors among women in the extended post-partum period in wukro town, Tigray, Ethiopia: a community based cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natnael Etsay Assefa ◽  
Yodit Zewdie Berhe ◽  
Weldu Mammo Werid ◽  
Meresa Berewo Mengesha ◽  
Kidanemariam Berhe Tekola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Utilization ◽  
Post Partum Period

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scholarly journals Perception of Person-Centred Maternity Care and Its Associated Factors Among Post-Partum Women: Evidence From a Cross-Sectional Study in Enugu State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Ogbuabor ◽  
Chikezie Nwankwor
Keyword(s):  
Maternity Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Enugu State

Objectives: This study validated a person-centred maternity care (PCMC) scale and assessed perception of PCMC and its associated factors among post-partum women.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 450 post-partum women in two districts in Enugu State, Nigeria, using a 30-item PCMC scale. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, descriptive, bivariate and Generalized Linear Models analyses were conducted.Results: Twenty-two items were retained in the PCMC scale with high internal reliability and goodness-of-fit indices. About 25% of women received high PCMC. Marrying at 20–29 years (β = 3.46, ρ = 0.017) and 30–49 years (β = −5.56, ρ = 0.020); self-employment (β = −7.50, ρ = 0.005); marrying government worker (β = 7.12, ρ = 0.020); starting antenatal care in the third trimester (β = −6.78, ρ = 0.003); high participation in decision-making (β = −10.41, ρ < 0.001); domestic violence experience (β = 3.60, ρ = 0.007); delivery at health centre (β = 18.10, ρ < 0.001), private/mission hospital (β = 4.01, ρ = 0.003), by non-skilled attendant (β = −16.55, ρ < 0.001) and community health worker (β = −10.30, ρ < 0.001); and pregnancy complication (β = 4.37, ρ = 0.043) influenced PCMC.Conclusion: The PCMC scale is valid and reliable in Nigeria. PCMC requires improvement in Enugu State. This study identified factors that may be considered for inclusion in intervention strategies.

scholarly journals Prevalence of stillbirth and associated Factors among immediate post-partum mothers at Felegehiwot comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia: An institution based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agerie Mengistie ◽  
Mulusew Andualem ◽  
koku Tamirat
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital

Abstract Background Stillbirth rates are important indicators of the quality of antenatal and obstetric care in the community. In Ethiopia many neonatal deaths and almost all stillbirths are underreported. Therefore, this study aimed to determine prevalence of still birth and associated factors among immediate post-partum mothers. Methods An institution based cross-sectional study was employed at Felegehiwot comprehensive specialized hospital from March to May 2016 (n=310). A pretested structured interviewer administered questionnaire and medical chart reviews were used to collect data from immediate post-partum mothers. Data were entered using Epi Info version 3.5.4 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify predictors of stillbirth. Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed to assess the strength of association. Variables with p-value less than 0.05 in the multivariable considered as significant predictors of stillbirth. Result The prevalence of stillbirth was 8.7% with (95%CI: 5.8, 12.4). Previous history of stillbirth; [AOR=4.7, 95%CI (1.90-24.76)], labor complications [AOR=4.9, 95%CI (1.30-18.58)], Parthogragh use [AOR=0.25, 95%CI (0.10-0.80)], and twin delivery [AOR=6.7, 95%CI (1.40-32.74)] were significant predictors of stillbirth. Conclusion The magnitude of stillbirth in this study was higher. Multiple pregnancies, previous stillbirth, and complicated labor positively associated with stillbirth. Whereas use of partograph during labor significantly reduced stillbirth. This finding suggests that proper management of labor is mandatory to reduce stillbirth.

scholarly journals Uptakes and associated factors of postpartum family planning in southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-396
Author(s):  
Dubale Dulla Koboto ◽  
Sintayehu Assefa
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
First Year ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postpartum Family Planning

Post-partum family planning aims to prevent unintended pregnancy within the first year postpartum. Closely spaced pregnancy within the first year of post-partum (PP) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth, low birth weight or small for gestational age. However, the perceived uptakes of postpartum contraceptives is very low. The intention of this study was determine uptakes and associated factors of postpartum family planning in southern Ethiopia. The study was conducted in Hawassa city administration which is the capital of SNNPR. Community based cross-sectional study was employed women who gave birth in the last 12 months before survey. Data was collected using structured questionnaire proceeding informed verbal consent. Logistic regression model was used to identify associations between variables and findings were presented by tables and figures. The prevalence of current post-partum contraceptive use was 85.1%. After adjusting for covariates; the odds of using postpartum contraceptive were 1.31 times, 12.13 times, 5.17 times, 10.77 time and 4.69 times higher among women with, knowledge about advantages and side effects of contraceptives, partner support for contraceptive use, previously contraceptive use and not returned period respectively with (P <0. 05).uptakesofpostpartum contraceptives in Hawassa city administration was promising. Detailed counseling about postpartum contraceptive use, could assist equipping women with knowledge of family planning methods; empowering them to be decisive in the health and positivity of male partners are very crucial to promote postpartum use of contraceptives.

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