Table 1.
Distribution of variables among test positive women (n=20) and “all” test negative women (n=216)
| Variable | No of test positives | No of test negatives |
|---|---|---|
| Educational level | ||
| Postgraduate | 0 | 5 |
| University | 9 | 78 |
| Secondary | 5 | 62 |
| Primary | 6 | 66 |
| No education | 0 | 5 |
| Parity | ||
| Primigravida | 9 | 62 |
| Multipra (1–4) | 11 | 133 |
| Grandmultipra (≥5) | 0 | 21 |
| Place of delivery | ||
| Health facility | 20 | 198 |
| Home delivery | 0 | 18 |
Notes: Women are test positive for PND if they score ≥12 in the EPDS. Women are test negative for PND if they score <12 in the EPDS.
Abbreviations: EPDS, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; PND, Postnatal Depression.