Evaluation of sleep quality and prevalence of depression in pregnant women
1 Vaagdevi Pharmacy College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Bollikunta, Warangal.
2 Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharm.D, Vaagdevi Pharmacy College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Bollikunta, Warangal.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 14(03), 269–275
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2022.14.3.0535
Publication history:
Received on 03 May 2022; revised on 10 June 2022; accepted on 12 June 2022
Abstract:
Objective: Poor sleep quality and depression during the pregnancy period leads to maternal complications and adverse fetal effects. There are various etiological factors that may cause sleep deprivation and depression during gestation. Our study aims to evaluate sleep quality and prevalence of depression in pregnant women.
Methods: This is a Prospective Observational study carried out in pregnant women. Sleep Quality. PSQI and BDI scales were used to assess sleep and depression respectively.
Results: In our study there is significant decrease in sleep quality and higher prevalence of depression in pregnancy. A significant correlation existed between sleep deprivation and depression with Trimesters of Pregnancy.
Conclusion: There is a need for development of effective methods of detecting and management of depression and sleep quality during pregnancy individualized to each patient.
Keywords:
Sleep Deprivation; Gestational Diabetes; Maternal Complications; Fetal Adverse Effects; Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; Beck Depression Inventory
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