Authors
Dr. Renjini Ramachandrana, Dr. Regi Josea
a Department of Community Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College & RF, Thiruvananthapuram
Abstract
Objective: The study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of antenatal depression among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a tertiary care hospital in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, the research compared 250 GDM patients with 250 non-GDM pregnant women. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used for assessment of depression.
Results: Results indicated a significantly higher prevalence of depression in GDM patients (36.2%) compared to non-GDM patients (15.2%).
Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of regular screening and targeted interventions to manage antenatal depression in GDM patients.