Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms and associated factors among antenatal women – A facility based cross-sectional study

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Cross-sectional study reveals high anxiety and depression prevalence in antenatal women, suggesting significant mental health needs.

High prevalence of anxiety (27.8%), stress (22.92%), and depression (19.1%) was observed among antenatal women.
The study involved 314 pregnant women across all trimesters attending antenatal clinics.
Participants were assessed using the DASS-21 scale to measure depression, anxiety, and stress levels.
Factors affecting mental health included occupation, co-morbidity, and partner support, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Darivemula et al. (2025) studied this question.

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