Anxiety and Depression among Pregnant Women in the Gaza Strip
Journal Title: Psychology and Cognitive Sciences - Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Aim: This study aimed to examine the levels of anxiety and depression among pregnant women attending primary healthcare clinics in Gaza Strip. Method: The sample consisted of 400 pregnant women attending primary healthcare clinics in the Gaza Strip. They were interviewed using the sociodemographic scale, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: The study showed that 33.3% of the pregnant women showed moderate and 18.5% showed severe depression. Women living in refugee camps more often reported clinical cases of depression. 14.3% of these women showed moderate and 8.8% showed severe symptoms of anxiety. Depression and anxiety symptoms were closely associated with each other. The results showed that 6.3% of women experienced co-morbid depression and anxiety.
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Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet
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