@article{ref1,
title="Exposure to domestic violence and the risk of developing depression within 6 months postpartum in Bangladesh",
journal="Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology",
year="2021",
author="Rahman, Md Mosfequr and Hasan, Mahmudul and Mostofa, Md Golam and Islam, Md Monimul and Rahman, Mymuna and Tasnim, Fowzia",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: Domestic violence (DV) by husbands or in-laws is a recognized problem in many countries and is associated with a wide range of adverse mental health  outcomes. However, detailed knowledge on the relationship between DV experience and  postpartum depression (PPD) is essential to design appropriate interventions. Therefore, this study assesses the relationship between maternal experience of DV  perpetrated by husbands or in-laws and PPD in Bangladesh. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional  survey was conducted from October to December 2019 among 497 mothers within the  first 6 months postpartum who attended a health center in Rajshahi City Corporation,  Bangladesh. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed to identify the  associations after controlling for potential confounders. <br><br>RESULTS: The prevalence of  PPD in this sample was 34% within the first 6 months after birth; 58.6% of mothers  reported having experienced any form of DV in their lifetime. Maternal experience of  any form of DV (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 1.87; 95% confidence interval  [CI] = 1.19-2.93) was associated with PPD, as were experiences of any physical DV  (AOR = 2.25; 95% CI = 1.40-3.59), emotional DV (AOR = 2.07; 95% CI = 1.34-3.19), and  controlling behavior (AOR = 1.69; 95% CI = 1.08-2.66). Additionally, the likelihood  of PPD significantly increased among women who experienced more forms of DV. <br><br>CONCLUSION: DV perpetrated by husband and/or in-laws is highly prevalent and  significantly associated with PPD in Bangladesh. Strategies in developing  interventions for improving maternal mental health should consider DV perpetrated by  either husband or in-laws.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0933-7954",
doi="10.1007/s00127-020-01998-3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00127-020-01998-3"
}