Assessing knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards postpartum depression at antenatal clinic, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin Department:Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9132 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractPostpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health challenge that affects women after childbirth, leading to emotional, psychological, and social consequences for both mother and child. Despite increasing awareness of maternal mental health, misconceptions and cultural beliefs often influence women’s perception and help-seeking behavior. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and factors influencing the perception of postpartum depression among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH). A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. A total of 120 pregnant women were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean scores. The study examined three main objectives: knowledge of PPD, attitude toward PPD, and factors influencing such attitudes. Findings revealed that respondents had a good level of knowledge (61.4%) of postpartum depression, indicating that most understood its causes, symptoms, and treatment. The respondents exhibited a moderately positive attitude toward postpartum depression, with a mean score of 3.46 ± 0.67, suggesting openness to medical management but persistence of some cultural and spiritual misconceptions. Furthermore, the study found that social, cultural, and institutional factors such as traditional beliefs, stigma, financial constraints, antenatal education, and family support significantly influenced attitudes, with a mean factor score of 3.88 ± 0.52. The study concluded that while pregnant women demonstrated good knowledge of postpartum depression, cultural beliefs and stigma continue to hinder full understanding and help-seeking behavior. It was recommended that nurses integrate routine PPD screening and education into antenatal care, pregnant women actively participate in health talks, the public engage in destigmatization campaigns, and the government formulate maternal mental health policies to promote early detection and management of postpartum depression....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University