Assessment of depression anxiety and stress among the anaemia in pregnant women attending selected health care facilities in Sebha, Libya

Abstract

In pregnancy, anaemia has significant impact on health of the foetus as well as that of the mother. 20% of maternal deaths in Africa have been attributed to anaemia. The WHO report in 2006, the prevalence of anaemia is highest in Africa. Depression, anxiety and stress were significant factor which affects the motherchild bonding ,growth and development. Objectives :The aim of the study were to determine the degree of anaemia among pregnant women and to assess the depression, anxiety and stress among the anaemia in pregnancy women. Material and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the depression, anxiety and stress among anaemia in pregnant women attending selected health care facilities in Sebha, Libya. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select sample and it consisted of 258 anaemic pregnant women. Data was collected using structured interview schedule. Results :Findings of the study showed that 118 (45.74%) pregnant women had mild anaemia; 122 ( 47.28%) pregnant women had moderate anaemia and 18 ( 6.98%) pregnant women had severe anaemia and majority of 146 (56.59%) anaemic pregnant women had normal depression scale ; maximum 193 (74.42%) anaemic pregnant women had normal anxiety scale and majority 177 (68.60%) anaemic pregnant women had normal stress scale. There was no significant association between depression, anxiety , stress and haemoglobin level during pregnancy. Conclusion: Findings of the study indicated the need to conduct frequent assessment of depression, anxiety and stress among the anaemia in pregnancy women. Awareness programmes should be conducted among the pregnant women for their Promotion of health.