Antenatal depression and its correlates - a cross-sectional study in an urban resettlement colony of Delhi

Background- Antenatal depression is affecting 10% pregnant women worldwide with higher prevalence in developing countries. This causes poor maternal and foetal outcome also affects cognitive development of the child. Aim objective: To estimate magnitude antenatal its risk factors. Methodology- A cross-sectional survey was done at clinic community health department catering to an urban resettlement colony, East Delhi. Estimated sample size 216 (including non-response rate). Pregnant attending ANC from October 2019 February 2020 were enrolled. EPDS questionnaire used assess during pregnancy. Results-The found 11.8% subjects as per score. Working female belonging Muslim religion, past history abortion, complications previous pregnancy, financial debt, physical violence substance use family showed significant association depression. Conclusion –Depression prevalent among be associated various