Factors associated with antenatal depression among pregnant women in Vietnam: A multisite cross-sectional survey

• Main Authors: Mai Thi Hue, Nguyen Hang Nguyet Van, Phung Phuong Nha, Ngo Tuan Vu, Pham Minh Duc, Nguyen Thi Van Trang, Phan Thi Ngoc Thinh, Le Ngoc Anh, Le Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Huu Tu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-03-01
• Series: Health Psychology Open
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920914076

This study aimed to describe the status of antenatal depression and its associated factors among pregnant women in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was conducted in four obstetric hospitals in Vietnam from January to September 2019. A total of 1260 pregnant women were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. A Tobit regression model was used to determine factors associated with antenatal depression. Results showed that pregnant women were at high risk of antenatal depression (24.5%). Women with fetus abnormalities and higher education were at higher risk of antenatal depression. We highlighted the need for implementing formal screening programs to early detect antenatal depression.