Table 2.
Multivariable generalized estimating equation analysis predicting postpartum depression severity (N = 135)
| Variable | Unstandardized B (Std. error) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | .08 (0.14) | .562 |
| Marital status (ref: not currently married) | ||
| Currently married | −0.01 (0.94) | .996 |
| Educational level (ref: more than primary) | ||
| Primary or less | −1.82 (1.76) | .301 |
| Mobile phone ownership (ref: yes) | ||
| No | -.59 (1.05) | .576 |
| Pre/postpartum intimate partner violence (ref: none) | ||
| Yes | 4.67 (0.84) | .000 |
| Unknown | 2.26 (0.77) | .003 |
| Infant health problems after birth (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | 3.47 (0.72) | .000 |
| Number of births | −0.66 (0.28) | .019 |
| Family knows about HIV status (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | 1.35 (0.66) | .040 |
| Spousal communication about birthplace (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | −2.31 (0.61) | .000 |
| Linked to care (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | −1.85 (0.91) | .043 |