Publication: Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression in primary healthcare centres in Yangon, Myanmar
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2021-01-01
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21804303
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1394195X
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Mahidol University
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences. Vol.28, No.4 (2021), 71-86
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Theigi Myo, Seo Ah Hong, Bang On Thepthien, Nate Hongkrailert Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression in primary healthcare centres in Yangon, Myanmar. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences. Vol.28, No.4 (2021), 71-86. doi:10.21315/mjms2021.28.4.8 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/78623
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Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression in primary healthcare centres in Yangon, Myanmar
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Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) can have serious consequences on both the mother and infant. Despite the higher prevalence, there are limited numbers of studies on PPD in low-and middle-income countries, like Myanmar. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and associated factors of PPD in primary healthcare settings in Myanmar. Methods: This cross-sectional online study was conducted with 220 mothers under 6 months postpartum in April–May 2020 and who registered in public health centres in Kungyangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The postpartum depression was measured with the Edinburgh postpartum depression scale (EPDS, ≥ 13 scores). Independent variables included sociodemographic factors, obstetric and infant factors, psychosocial factors (social support and social media usage), health services utilisation and accessibility factors. Chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression were performed. Results: Overall prevalence of depressive symptoms in 220 women under 6 months postpartum was 31.8% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 25.9, 37.3). In multiple logistic regression, unplanned pregnancy (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.946), less than four times antenatal care (ANC) visits (AOR: 2.518), travel time more than 1 h to reach health centres (AOR: 3.068) and birth interval more than 5 years (AOR: 4.594) were more likely to be associated with PPD, while preterm delivery (AOR: 0.091) was inversely associated. Conclusion: This study showed the relatively high prevalence of PPD and the strong association with preterm delivery, pregnancy intention, breastfeeding status, birth interval as well as frequency of ANC received and travel time to health centre. It may suggest that maternal mental health services should be integrated with existing maternal and child health (MCH) services for early detection and prevention of depression symptoms with promotion of MCH services utilisation and improved accessibility among mothers in primary healthcare setting.