ABSTRACT

Aim: To determine the frequency of depressive disorders in pregnant women visiting antenatal clinic also examine the association of depression and anxiety with socio-economic status.

Study design: Cross-sectional/observational study

Place and duration: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Mardan Medical Complex & Teaching Hospital Mardan from 1^st July 2019 to 29^th February 2020.

Methods: Total 340 women visiting antenatal clinic were enrolled in this study. Patients ages were ranging from 18 to 40 years. Detailed demographics including age, socioeconomic status, residence, education and gravidity were recorded after written consent. Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale was used to examine the frequency of depression and anxiety. Association of depression and anxiety with socio-economic status was examined.

Results:32 (9.41%) patients were ages <20 years, 115 (33.82%) were ages 20 to 25 years, 140 (44.11%) were ages 26 to 30 years and 53 (15.59%) were ages above 30 years. Depression was found in 180 (52.94%) patients among those 70 (20.58%), 55 (16.18%), 40 (11.76%) and 15 (4.41%) patients had mild, moderate, severe and very severe level of depression. 72(21.18%), 80(23.53%), and 48(14.12%) had mild, moderate and severe anxiety score. A significant association was observed between low-socio-economic status and depression and anxiety.

Conclusion: Frequency of depressive disorders like depression and anxiety was very high in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic.