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This study aims to assess the prevalence of antenatal depression in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and identify associated risk factors.

January 25, 2026Annals of African Medicine

Evaluating Antenatal Depression in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Hospital-based Observational Study

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SNShubhalaxmi NenePt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College IDIndrani DuttaTata Main Hospital

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Observational study reveals high prevalence of antenatal depression in women with gestational diabetes, suggesting integrated care is essential.

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This study aims to assess the prevalence of antenatal depression in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and identify associated risk factors.
Cross-sectional observational study conducted among 360 pregnant women.
Data collected through structured interviews on sociodemographic and obstetric variables.
Depression assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
Statistical analysis included Chi-square and Mann–Whitney U-tests.
Overall prevalence of antenatal depression was found to be 27.5%.
Higher depression rates were associated with lower education, rural residence, joint family settings, unplanned pregnancies, and irregular sleep.
Women with gestational diabetes had a mean EPDS score of 11.63 ± 4.1.
Prevalence of depression was nearly double in women with gestational diabetes compared to those without (37.2% vs. 18.9%).

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Nene et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b2eafeba4585c2d6e56d https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_700_25

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Observational study reveals high prevalence of antenatal depression in women with gestational diabetes, suggesting integrated care is essential.

Evaluating Antenatal Depression in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Hospital-based Observational Study

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