Amina Osman Deria
University of Sharjah, UAE
Title: PPE - Early Detection and Screening for Postpartum Depression using the Edinburg Depression Scale (Pilot Study)
Biography
Biography: Amina Osman Deria
Abstract
Post Partum Depression is a discrete disorder yet a subcategory of major depressive disorders (DSM-IV) which is a major health problem for women around the world. Early detection could potentially help us to identify women at risk and to initiate interventions in an early stage. It is estimated that the prevalence of post partum depreesion (PPD) is approximately 10-15% in western mothers. On the other hand , it is estimated that the prevalence of PPD in United Arab Emirates is a bit higher 17.8%.(Ghubash, Abou-Saleh & Daradkesh, 1997). This study will be conducted due to limited researches in UAE and arabic regions and aimed at : assessing the prevalence of and factors related to PPD, assessing whether immediate PPD can predict late PPD and finally assessing the risk factors associated with PPD. The sample of the study will be around 200 women who give birth in the maternity unit in a local hospital (Al Baraha Hospital) using EPDS (Eddinburg Postpartum Depression Scale) and general information questionnaire at day 3 , 4th week and 8th week during the post partum period.
The study found that the strongest predictive factor of PPD were mood during previous or current pregnancy, experiencing stressful life events, low levels of social support delivery method and new- born admission to NICU which was consistent with the literature review.
It has shown that there is relationship between social support and depression in post partum women.
Thus, detecting PPD in early stage will help in development of policies which will improve and guide practice. Also, in later stages of depression.