NSU Research Contributions
Title : The prevalence and determinants of postpartum depression (PPD) symptomatology among facility delivered mothers of Dhaka city
Authors : Mohammad Morshad Alam, Tahsin Haque, K M Roshed Uddin, Shakil Ahmed, Mohammad Muntasir Islam, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Asian Journal of Psychiatry | Volume Number: 62 | Publication Year : 2021 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: Elsevier B.V. |
| Pages : 7 | ||
| ISSN (Online): 1876-2018 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This is the first-ever study to disclose the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) among facility-delivered mothers in urban Dhaka, revealing that nearly one in three women (29.9%) suffers from PPD symptomatology. The research identifies that lack of support from a husband is the most powerful predictor, increasing the likelihood of depression by over four times. Other significant risk factors include being a first-time mother, losing a job due to pregnancy, and maternal age over 30. Crucially, the study highlights that while higher income and lower sedentary hours act as protective factors, the overall high prevalence necessitates an urgent integration of mental health counseling into existing maternal health services to protect the long-term health and development of both mothers and their children. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Postpartum depression, Facility delivered, Mental health, Prevalence, Dhaka city |
