Table 2.
Association of socio demographic characteristics with depression among the pregnant women (N = 280).
| Socio demographic Characteristics | Depressed mothers (>13) (n = 100) | Non-depressed mothers (<13) (n = 180) | Bivariate analysis-crude odd's ratio (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGE GROUP (IN YEARS) | ||||
| ≤ 20 | 29 (29%) | 47 (26.1%) | 1.156 (0.670–1.994) | 0.603 |
| >20 | 71 (71%) | 133 (73.9%) | 1 | |
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OF THE RESPONDENTS | ||||
| < High school | 77 (77.0%) | 126 (70.0%) | 0.710 (0.403–1.250) | 0.236 |
| ≥High school | 23 (23.0%) | 54 (30.0%) | 1 | |
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OF THE HUSBANDS | ||||
| < High school | 49 (49%) | 78 (43.3%) | 1.256 (0.769–2.052) | 0.362 |
| ≥High school | 51 (51%) | 102 (56.7%) | 1 | |
| OCCUPATION OF THE RESPONDENTS | ||||
| Working | 08 (8.0%) | 15 (8.3%) | 1.045 (0.427–2.559) | 0.922 |
| Housewife | 92 (92.0%) | 165 (91.7%) | 1 | |
| OCCUPATION OF THE HUSBANDS | ||||
| Skilled worker | 12 (12%) | 26 (14.4%) | 1 | |
| Semi/unskilled worker | 88 (88%) | 154 (85.6%) | 1.238 (0.595–2.575) | 0.568 |
| SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS | ||||
| Upper middle class | 12 (12.0%) | 24 (13.3%) | 1 | |
| Lower middle class | 26 (26.0%) | 57 (31.7%) | 0.912 (0.396–2.100) | 0.829 |
| Upper lower class | 62 (62.0%) | 99 (55.0%) | 1.253 (0.584–2.686) | 0.563 |