Prevalence of post-partum depression and its association with sociodemographic factors in rural areas of Ambala District

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) among recently delivered mothers and explore its association with Sociodemographic factors.Methods: This research was conducted in rural healthcare facilities in Ambala district over a year. Recently delivered mothers were interviewed using a self-designed questionnaire and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used.Results: Among 400 participants, 42% were aged 25-29, 61% were Hindu, 63% were homemakers, and 49.5% had a high school education. The majority (69.3%) belonged to joint families, 41.3% had a normal BMI, and 67.8% had vaginal deliveries. The prevalence of PPD was 19.2%. Significant associations were found between PPD and those living in a nuclear family (p