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Prevalence of postnatal depression among mothers of infants admitted in NICU: A cross-sectional study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: To assess the prevalence of postnatal depression among mothers of infants admitted in NICU.Method: A cross-sectional survey carried out on 120 mother’s Non-probability convenient sampling was adopted. Mothers were interviewed according to the, Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) on day 6 to day 8 of admission of the newborn to assess the prevalence of postnatal depression among Mothers of preterm babies who were admitted in the NICU Results: Sixty-two mother’s demonstrated depressive symptoms with score more than 13 on the EPDS Scale which accounts for the prevalence of 51.66% of possible postnatal depression while fifty-eight (48.33%) mothers had no postnatal depression.Conclusion: The experience of mothers with infants at the NICU is a complex event. Every woman has different resilience parameters women suffering from depression should seek medical attention.

Source: International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

DOI: 10.33545/26642298.2025.v7.i1b.189

Authors: Daizy Dias, Nirmala D’souza, Shweta Dandagi

Institution: KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4408924268