Sociodemographic and Medical Risk Factors Associated With Antepartum Depression

Background: The increasing recognition of antenatal depression is an emerging area of concern in developing countries. We conducted a study to estimate the prevalence of antenatal mental distress and its relation with socio-demographic factors, obstetric factors and physiological well-being in pregnant women attending public health facilities in Bengaluru, South India. Methods: Nested within a cohort study, we assessed the mental status in 823...