Knowledge Regarding Postpartum Depression among Postnatal Mother in Selected Hospital Of Kathman

Postnatal Period is defining as the period begins within 6 weeks after childbirth as the mother’s body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder to describe the various disorders such as anxiety, loss of enjoyment, sadness, and fatigue which may have serious adverse long-term effects on both the children and mothers. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects approximately 10–15% of adult mother’s yearly with depressive symptoms lasting more than 6 months among 25– 50% of those affected. Postpartum depression is one of the serious psychiatric morbidities of women of childbearing age and constitutes a significant public health problem globally. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge about postpartum depression among postnatal mother. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the 134 sample. Data was collected by using self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaires were prepared mainly on two parts. The first questions related to Demographic characteristics of the participants and the rest twenty-four questions was related to knowledge regarding postpartum depression. The Data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and the analyzed data was reported using descriptive statistical method such as frequency, mean, percentage and chi-square analysis. Result showed that the mean age and standard deviation of participants was 27.66±5.20 years. Out of 134 participants, the majority of participants 73.10% had poor knowledge and only 11.20% had fair knowledge about postpartum depression. Postpartum depression was statistically significant with age group (p 0.002), religion (p 0.016), education status (p 0.000), occupation (p 0.006), monthly family income (p 0.000) and family history of mental disorder (p 0.000). Thus, the conclusion of the study suggests for development of future plans, policies and strategies in different institutions of gynecological hospital which integrates psychiatric services. It is tool for quality health standard service and preventive approach to improve and empower women.