Antenatal depression and associated factors among HIV-positive pregnant women in South Gondar zone public health facilities, northwest Ethiopia, a cross-sectional study
Selam Yibeltal Desalegn, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Wubedle Zelalem Temesgan, Marta Berta Badi
Abstract
Introduction: Depression and HIV/AIDS are estimated to be the world's two leading causes of burden of disease by 2030. Depression during pregnancy is a significant public health problem because it has negative effects on the health of the mother and her fetus. However, evidence on antenatal depression and associated factors among HIV-positive women is scarce in the study area. Objective: This study was aimed to assess antenatal depression and associated factors among HIV-positive pregnant women attending prevention of mother to child transmission service in South Gondar zone public health facilities, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 606 HIV-positive pregnant women. The data were collected by face-to-face interviews and chart review. Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Scale was used to assess antenatal depression. Data were entered into Epi-Data version 4.6 and analyzed by SPSS version 23. Multivariable logistic regression model was fitted and AOR with 95% CI was computed to determine the level of significance.