Prevalence and Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression among Adolescent First-Time Mothers in Kano State
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Community Mediicne, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a significant public health problem that disproportionately affects adolescent first-time mothers, particularly in low-resource settings.1 Evidence suggests that this group experiences higher vulnerability due to psychosocial stressors, limited social support, and socioeconomic challenges.1 However, data on the prevalence and determinants of PPD among adolescent first-time mothers in Kano State remain limited.
METHODS:
A cross-sectional study design was employed among adolescent first-time mothers attending routine immunization clinics in selected health facilities in Kano State. Data was collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. PPD was assessed using the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (EPDS) with a cutoff score of ≥13. Perceived stress and social support will be measured using the perceived stress scale and the multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize variables, bivariate analysis was used to assess associations, while binary logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of PPD at a significance level of p < 0.05.
RESULTS:
The prevalence of PPD was 51.1%, with 118 respondents scoring ≥13 on the EPDS. Low social support was reported by 43.7% of respondents, while the mean perceived stress score was 20.19 ± 4.38, indicating predominantly moderate stress levels. At bivariate analysis, PPD was significantly associated with respondents’ educational level, complications during pregnancy, poor health since delivery, presence of postpartum blues, lack of husband support, partner violence, and family history of mental illness. Multivariable logistic regression showed that complications during pregnancy, being unwell since delivery, presence of postpartum blues, lack of husband support, exposure to partner violence, family history of mental illness, and educational level remained independent predictors of postpartum depression.
CONCLUSIONS:
The study findings highlight the critical role of psychosocial and obstetric factors in shaping maternal mental health outcomes among adolescents.
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a significant public health problem that disproportionately affects adolescent first-time mothers, particularly in low-resource settings.1 Evidence suggests that this group experiences higher vulnerability due to psychosocial stressors, limited social support, and socioeconomic challenges.1 However, data on the prevalence and determinants of PPD among adolescent first-time mothers in Kano State remain limited.
METHODS:
A cross-sectional study design was employed among adolescent first-time mothers attending routine immunization clinics in selected health facilities in Kano State. Data was collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. PPD was assessed using the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (EPDS) with a cutoff score of ≥13. Perceived stress and social support will be measured using the perceived stress scale and the multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize variables, bivariate analysis was used to assess associations, while binary logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of PPD at a significance level of p < 0.05.
RESULTS:
The prevalence of PPD was 51.1%, with 118 respondents scoring ≥13 on the EPDS. Low social support was reported by 43.7% of respondents, while the mean perceived stress score was 20.19 ± 4.38, indicating predominantly moderate stress levels. At bivariate analysis, PPD was significantly associated with respondents’ educational level, complications during pregnancy, poor health since delivery, presence of postpartum blues, lack of husband support, partner violence, and family history of mental illness. Multivariable logistic regression showed that complications during pregnancy, being unwell since delivery, presence of postpartum blues, lack of husband support, exposure to partner violence, family history of mental illness, and educational level remained independent predictors of postpartum depression.
CONCLUSIONS:
The study findings highlight the critical role of psychosocial and obstetric factors in shaping maternal mental health outcomes among adolescents.
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