TITLE:
Frequency of Mental Disorders in the Postpartum Period at the Community and University Health Center of Konobougou
AUTHORS:
Abasse Diaby, Issa Souleymane Goita, Souleymane Papa Coulibaly, Souleymane Sidibé, Drissa Mansa Sidibé, Mamadou Bayo Coulibaly, Kassoum Barry, Al-Housseynou Dit Guimba N°2 Sissoko, Christian Patrick Wilikpan Okedy, Kadia Traore, Oumar Sandji, Intimbeye Tembiné, Fatoumata Dicko
KEYWORDS:
Mental Disorders, Postpartum, Mali
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Psychiatry,
Vol.14 No.6,
November
8,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Postpartum mental disorders are psychopathological states that affect women after childbirth. These disorders often negatively impact a child’s mental health and the mother-child bond. The objective of this work was to determine the frequency of mental disorders during the postpartum period at the University Community Health Center of Konobougou in Mali. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study took place from March 1 to July 31, 2022, for four months. Results: The study involved 201 immediate postpartum women at the Konobougou Community and University Health Center. The 20-35 age group accounted for 70.00% of the population; the average age was 24 years ± 5.95 years, with a range of 15 to 45 years. Married women made up 96.00% of the sample. The overall frequency of mental disorders was 15.92%. The mental disorders recorded were postpartum depression (5.47%), anxiety disorders (3.98%), postpartum blues (5.47%), and posttraumatic stress disorder (0.50%). Puerperal psychosis was found in 0.50% of the participants. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of mental disorders among postpartum women in Konobougou, Mali. During postnatal consultations, health workers should prioritize screening for mental health disorders.