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. 2014 Feb;35(2):200-15.
doi: 10.1080/07399332.2013.817411. Epub 2013 Sep 10.

Predictors of antenatal depression among Jordanian pregnant women in their third trimester

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Predictors of antenatal depression among Jordanian pregnant women in their third trimester

Sanaa K Abujilban et al. Health Care Women Int. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Antenatal depression has not been well studied worldwide. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and predictors of antenatal depression among Jordanian pregnant women in their third trimester. A correlational design was used with a convenience sample of 218 Jordanian pregnant women. Data were collected using valid and reliable measures and were analyzed with regression. Fifty-seven percent of the women displayed symptoms of depression. Thirty-seven percent (34% adjusted) of the variability in depression levels was predicted by knowing scores on life satisfaction, perceived stress, family and nonfamily stressful relationships, education, and parity. For that, antenatal depression needs early detection and treatment.

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