Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health concern affecting mothers globally. However, research on PPD prevalence and risk factors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, is limited.
Study Aim: this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with PPD among mothers in Najran City.
Methodology: A questionnaire-based study was conducted from September 2023 to January 2024, involving 420 mothers aged 16-50 years with newborns (2-10 weeks after delivery). The questionnaire included demographic information and the Arabic version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Statistical analysis utilized SPSS software v. 26, including descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and logistic regression.
Results: The majority of participants were aged 20-35 years (61.4%), Saudi nationals (87.6%), and had university education (51.4%). EPDS scores indicated that 66.7% of mothers screened positive for possible depression. Significant associations were found between higher EPDS scores and factors such as unemployment ( = 0.004), younger age ( = 0.003), caesarean delivery ( = 0.043), mental illness ( = 0.0001), lack of adequate family support ( = 0.0001), and higher stress levels ( = 0.0001).
Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of PPD among mothers in Najran City, with sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychosocial factors significantly influencing PPD risk. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address maternal mental health needs effectively.
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