ArticleSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2026
Prevalence, risk and protective factors of postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms in the Allada district, Benin.
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purposePostpartum depression symptoms (PPDS) and postpartum anxiety symptoms (PPAS) are a major global public health issue, especially in low-resource settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PPDS and PPAS in Benin, Sub-Saharan Africa, at one year postpartum and to identify associated risk and protective factors.
methodsPregnant women were recruited for a longitudinal mother-child cohort in the Allada District of Benin, and a cross-sectional analysis was performed on data collected at one-year postpartum. Maternal depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed one year postpartum using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)-validated in Benin and translated into Fon-and its anxiety subscale (EPDS-3 A). Cut-off scores for high depressive and anxiety symptoms were ≥ 13 and ≥ 6, respectively. Potential risk and protective factors including maternal, child characteristics, socioeconomic status, and social support were analyzed using multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models.
resultsAt one year postpartum, 13% of 742 mothers had PPDS, and 21% PPAS. Risk factors for PPDS included recent alcohol consumption (previous three months) (aOR = 1.88; 95%CI: 1.17-3.02) and food insecurity (aOR = 4.47; 95%CI: 1.29-17.4), while partner cohabitation reduced PPDS odds (aOR = 0.45; 95%CI: 0.26-0.80). PPAS risk factors included recent alcohol consumption (aOR = 2.17; 95%CI: 1.44-3.28) and regular child care support from 3 + childcare providers (aOR = 2.91; 95%CI: 1.50-5.68). Protective factors for PPAS included the minority Aizo ethnicity (aOR = 0.58; 95%CI: 0.36-0.93) and living in an individual house (aOR = 0.45; 95%CI: 0.24-0.85).
conclusionThis study sheds light on the prevalence of PPDS and PPAS at one year postpartum in the Beninese context, as well as associated factors. Findings underscore the importance of establishing postpartum psychological follow-up and targeted strategies to support maternal mental health in low-resource settings, addressing both socioeconomic vulnerabilities and social support structures.
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