Antenatal Depression Among Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Study in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Thiruvananthapuram District

Abstract

The study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of antenatal depression among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a tertiary care hospital in Thiruvananthapuram district. Using a cross-sectional study design, the research compared 250 GDM patients with 250 non-GDM pregnant women. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used for assessment of depression. Results indicated a significantly higher prevalence of depression in GDM patients (36.2%) compared to non-GDM patients (15.2%). The study underscores the importance of regular screening and targeted interventions to manage antenatal depression in GDM patients