The prevalence and determinants of depression among HIV-positive perinatal women receiving antiretroviral therapy in India

Arch Womens Ment Health. 2019 Jun;22(3):399-404. doi: 10.1007/s00737-018-0904-4. Epub 2018 Aug 23.

Abstract

To assess the prevalence and correlates of perinatal depression, 200 HIV-positive pregnant/post-partum women receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) were interviewed at eight government ART centers in four states across India. 52.5% (105) participants had depressive symptomology (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score > 13) while 23% of the participants reported thoughts of self-harm; there was no difference between pregnant and postpartum participants. Poor illness perception was associated with depression (AOR, 1.09; 95%CI, 1.05, 1.14); there was no association between adherence and depression in this population.

Keywords: Adherence to ART; Antiretroviral therapy; Depression; HIV; Illness perceptions; Perinatal depression.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
  • Depression / epidemiology*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • India / epidemiology
  • Medication Adherence
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / epidemiology*
  • Pregnant Women / psychology
  • Prevalence
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents