Factors associated with of PPD | Sig or P value | Odds ratio and CI |
Type of Pregnancy Planned Un planned | 0.0884 | 1.66 CI (0.787 - 3.64) |
Last pregnancy outcome Live birth Aborted or still birth Died in the 1st 12 months of live | 0.0594 | 4.431 CI (0.74 - 7.86) |
Postpartum period <3 months 3 - 5 months >5 months - 8 months >8 months - 12 months | 0.096 | 0.466 CI (0.785 - 3.868) |
Number of parity 1 2 - 4 >4 | 1.443 | 0.678 CI (0.493 - 1.143) |
Mode of delivery Vaginal delivery Cesarean section Instrumental delivery | 0.03 | 6.77 CI (2.14 - 9.67) |
History of abortion Yes No | 0.565 | 1.774 (0.466 - 3.148) |
Delivered at Health facility Home | 0.02 | 5.667 CI (1.93 - 12.86) |
Previous depression Yes No | 0.061 | 2.44 CI (0.59 - 1.88) |
Any known chronic illness Yes No | 0.911 | 1.469 CI (0.434 - 1.96) |
Stressful life event Yes No | 0.756 | 1.14 CI (0.547 - 2.691) |
Substance abuse Yes No | 0.01 | 7.34 CI (1.021 - 13.740) |
Social support Poor Moderate Strong | 0.441 | 1.651 CI (0.323 - 1.589) |