Prevalence of antenatal depression and its association with adverse childhood experiences: a cross- sectional study at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Kuala Lumpur
Cross-sectional study identifies significant connection between adverse childhood experiences and antenatal depression in pregnant women, indicating a need for integrated screening.
Key Points
Antenatal depression prevalence was found to be 13.7%, highlighting a critical concern in maternal mental health.
Approximately 70.4% of participants reported at least one adverse childhood experience, increasing their risk for depression.
Logistic regression analysis revealed a strong association between higher ACE scores and increased depression risk among pregnant women.
Specific ACE domains, including physical and emotional abuse, were notably linked to heightened depression odds.