Prevalence of Antenatal Depression and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Care Service at Jinka Public Health Facilities, Southern Ethiopia

BACKGROUND Antenatal depression is the most common psychiatric disorder during pregnancy with serious consequences for mother and fetus. However, there are few studies about this health issue in developing countries. This study aimed to determine prevalence of antenatal its associated risk factors among pregnant mothers attending care service at Jinka public facilities, south Omo zone, Southern Ethiopia. METHODS Institutional-based cross-sectional design was conducted on 446 women from June 1 30, 2018. Beck Depression Inventory used assess women's level depression. Statistical package social science version 20.0 analysis. Logistic regression find out association between explanatory The strength evaluated using odds ratio 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULT magnitude 24.4% (20.2–28.5 CI) it had statistically significant unmarried marital status adjusted (AOR) = 13.39 [(95% CI); (3.11–57.7)], chronic medical illness AOR 3.97 (1.07–14.7)], unplanned 6.76 (2.13–21.4)], history abortion 2.8 (1.14–7.02)], previous complication 4.8 (2.12–17.35)], fear pregnancy-related complications 5.4 (2.32–12.4)]. CONCLUSIONS Nearly one woman develops every four women. Variables like status, pregnancy, complications, were Therefore, recommended that these risks should be a view improving maternal health.