Depression in Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Determinants and Extent in Al-Nasiriyah, Across Sectional Study

Abstract

Objective of this study was to assess depression extent among hyperemesis gravidarum pregnant women in

Thi-Qar. A cross sectional, hospital based, analytical study was carried out in two teaching hospitals Bent

Al Huda and Al Habobi teaching hospitals in period from September 2015 to July 2016. In this study, all of

pregnant participated are suffered from HG to obstetric outpatients. Based on Iraqi previous study 37.2%

of depressive symptoms prevalence in pregnant women. Sample size had been calculated such prevalence

rate with precision of 5%, confidence level of 95%, and added extra sample of 10%, to reach to 322. Beck

depression inventory-II Arabic version BDI –II score of > 20 depression was considered used as a specialized

questionnaire to achieve aim of study. Results showed 37.1%. of HG pregnant women was depressed, which

was significantly affected by previous history of hyperemesis P = 0.03, high socioeconomic status P = 0.009,

increased gravidity P = 0.03 increased gestational age P=0.003 and unwanted pregnancy P = 0.03. Re

inforce mental health care of pregnant women through antenatal care services at primary health care level,

with strengthening mental and social rehabilitation methods used for diagnosed women with depression.