Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa
BackgroundPregnant teenagers have been reported to have an increased likelihood of experiencing depression than their non-pregnant peers. There is little research on the risk factors for depression in rural Black adolescents and young adults, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the cu...
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| author | K. P. Seakamela R. G. Mashaba C. B. Ntimana M. O. Mbombi J. Tlouyamma J. Tlouyamma P. Mphekgwana R. Nemuramba K. Mothapo L. Muthelo L. N. Mabila I. Dhau E. Maimela E. Maimela |
| author_facet | K. P. Seakamela R. G. Mashaba C. B. Ntimana M. O. Mbombi J. Tlouyamma J. Tlouyamma P. Mphekgwana R. Nemuramba K. Mothapo L. Muthelo L. N. Mabila I. Dhau E. Maimela E. Maimela |
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| description | BackgroundPregnant teenagers have been reported to have an increased likelihood of experiencing depression than their non-pregnant peers. There is little research on the risk factors for depression in rural Black adolescents and young adults, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the current study aimed to identify the prevalence of probable depression and associated factors amongst pregnant and parenting young females.MethodThe study was a cross-sectional design, consisting of 362 pregnant and parenting adolescents and young adults aged 14–22. The study used the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to measure probable depression. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS, version 27.0.ResultsThe study found that the overall prevalence of probable depression was 42.8%. The study also found a relationship between alcohol consumption, lack of financial support, unplanned pregnancy, and probable depression in pregnant and parenting adolescents. The prevalence of unplanned pregnancy in the present study was 81.8%.ConclusionFurthermore, the present study indicated that participants from low socio-economic status families and those who were HIV positive were at a greater risk of depression in both groups. Therefore, we recommend that measures be put in place for early detection and treatment of depression and that social support be given to adolescent mothers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5cfb77e2218640e184a36739ffde9cff2025-01-21T10:32:57ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry2813-45402023-10-01210.3389/frcha.2023.12007591200759Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South AfricaK. P. Seakamela0R. G. Mashaba1C. B. Ntimana2M. O. Mbombi3J. Tlouyamma4J. Tlouyamma5P. Mphekgwana6R. Nemuramba7K. Mothapo8L. Muthelo9L. N. Mabila10I. Dhau11E. Maimela12E. Maimela13DIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDepartment of Nursing Science, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDepartment of Computer Science, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaResearch Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDepartment of Nursing Science, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaDepartment of Public Health, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South AfricaBackgroundPregnant teenagers have been reported to have an increased likelihood of experiencing depression than their non-pregnant peers. There is little research on the risk factors for depression in rural Black adolescents and young adults, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the current study aimed to identify the prevalence of probable depression and associated factors amongst pregnant and parenting young females.MethodThe study was a cross-sectional design, consisting of 362 pregnant and parenting adolescents and young adults aged 14–22. The study used the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to measure probable depression. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS, version 27.0.ResultsThe study found that the overall prevalence of probable depression was 42.8%. The study also found a relationship between alcohol consumption, lack of financial support, unplanned pregnancy, and probable depression in pregnant and parenting adolescents. The prevalence of unplanned pregnancy in the present study was 81.8%.ConclusionFurthermore, the present study indicated that participants from low socio-economic status families and those who were HIV positive were at a greater risk of depression in both groups. Therefore, we recommend that measures be put in place for early detection and treatment of depression and that social support be given to adolescent mothers.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frcha.2023.1200759/fullfinancial supportsocio-demographicHIV statusalcohol consumptiondepression |
| spellingShingle | K. P. Seakamela R. G. Mashaba C. B. Ntimana M. O. Mbombi J. Tlouyamma J. Tlouyamma P. Mphekgwana R. Nemuramba K. Mothapo L. Muthelo L. N. Mabila I. Dhau E. Maimela E. Maimela Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry financial support socio-demographic HIV status alcohol consumption depression |
| title | Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa |
| title_full | Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa |
| title_short | Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa |
| title_sort | prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural south africa |
| topic | financial support socio-demographic HIV status alcohol consumption depression |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frcha.2023.1200759/full |
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