Factors associated with a positive Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale among hospitalized Ghanaian obstetric patients

Our study is the first to identify factors associated with Ghanaian patients' pregnancy distress, which can contribute to pregnancy, maternal, and child health consequences. Over one-third of obstetric patients screened positive on the TPDS with prevalence rates comparable across antepartum and postpartum patients. Our study identified antepartum patient factors of young age, low income, and low parity for increased positive screening on the TPDS. Identifying Ghanaian pregnant patients with these factors may help to target those at the greatest need for increased screening and monitoring, which is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.