Depression and Anxiety Symptoms During Pregnancy in Rural Bangladesh
Author Information
Author(s): Nasreen Hashima E, Kabir Zarina N, Forsell Yvonne, Edhborg Maigun
Primary Institution: BRAC, Bangladesh
Hypothesis
The study aims to estimate the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms and explore the associated factors in rural Bangladeshi pregnant women.
Conclusion
Depressive and anxiety symptoms are common during pregnancy in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for screening and support.
Supporting Evidence
- 18% of women experienced depressive symptoms during pregnancy.
- 29% of women reported anxiety symptoms.
- Previous history of depression was strongly associated with current depressive symptoms.
Takeaway
Many pregnant women in rural Bangladesh feel sad or anxious, and things like not being able to read or having a bad relationship with their partner can make it worse.
Methodology
Cross-sectional data from a community-based prospective cohort study of 720 randomly selected women in their third trimester of pregnancy.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting of violence and depressive symptoms due to cultural stigma.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences, and was conducted in only two rural subdistricts, which may not represent urban areas.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 25 years, with approximately 60% literate and over 90% homemakers.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.37-0.95 for literacy; 95% CI 1.12-8.01 for age ≥35 years.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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