Hassan Zulqernain Mahmood, Ayaz Muhammad Khan, Tehmina Mushtaq, Muhammad Ali Awab Sarwar, Rabia Asghar, Hafiz Muhammad Imtiaz Afzal, Sarah Shirazi, Kanwal Iqbal.
Depression among Women using Different Contraceptive Methods.
J Sharif Med Dent Coll Jan ;9(2):72-5.

Objective: To determine the frequency of depression among women using different contraceptive methods. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of Gynaecology, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Women of age between 20-45 years using contraception (oral contraceptive pill, condom, and intrauterine device) for 6 months were included in this study. A total of 196 women were enrolled after informed consent by non-probability convenience sampling technique. The participants were assessed for depression using Becks depression inventory-II (BDI-II). The data was obtained by using a self-devised proforma. The women scoring 14 and above were classified to have depression. Results: The mean age of women was 32.5+/-7.8 years. Out of 196 women, 112(57.1%) were between 31-45 years of age, while 84(42.9%) were between 20-30 years of age. Ninety four (48%) women had been using contraceptives for <1 year, while 39(19.9%) and 63(32.1%) reported using contraception for 1-2 years and >2 years, respectively. Sixty two (31.6%) women using contraception for at least 6 months had depression. Females with age more than 30 years and prolonged use of different contraceptive methods were found to have a significant association with depression. Conclusion: The frequency of depression is high among women using different contraceptive methods. Keywords: Depression. Contraception. Intrauterine device.

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