Postpartum depression in Malaysian women: the association with the timing of pregnancy and sense of personal control during childbirth

Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai and Ahmad, Aini and Abdul Rahman, Rasnah and Huai, Seng Loh and Chong, Guan Ng (2014) Postpartum depression in Malaysian women: the association with the timing of pregnancy and sense of personal control during childbirth. International Journal of Academic Research, 6 (3). pp. 143-149.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in Malaysian women and its association with unplanned pregnancy and experience of control during childbirth. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving women 24-48 hours after delivery. PPD was measured with the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale and the timing of pregnancy was assessed with a four question scale. Sense of personal control during childbirth was measured with the Labour Agentry Scale. Other relevant clinical and demographic data were collected. Results: Of the 347 women included, the prevalence of PPD was 31.7%. There were higher risks in women with unplanned pregnancies [45% vs. 26.3%; χ2 = 11.477, df = 1 p < 0.01]. Lower score of childbirth control was associated with PPD [CI 7.23-13.96, p < 0.01]. Conclusion: Screening for women with unplanned pregnancies and education for those with low sense of control during childbirth help to reduce the risk of PPD.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5378/53499
Uncontrolled Keywords:	depressive symptoms, postpartum depression, personal control, unplanned pregnancy
Subjects:	R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
Date Deposited:	28 Dec 2016 10:19
Last Modified:	03 May 2018 14:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/53499

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