Analysis of Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Working Women During Pregnancy and in the Post-Partum Phase

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the influence of lifestyle on stress and psychological changes in pregnant and postpartum women and the rate of working women suffering from stress, anxiety, and depression and its effect on their health during pregnancy and postpartum period. Methods: The study was carried out in Karad and used an observational design on 200 working women. They answered a web questionnaire which inquired about their demographics, obstetrics, as well as signs of depression, stress, and anxiety linked to pregnancy and the postpartum period. The DASS-21 Scale was used to assess these symptoms. Results: Significant severity for depression, anxiety and stress was seen among the age group of 18-20 years 21-25 and 36-40. Significant a connection was discovered between the factors responsible for depression, anxiety and stress females mostly responded to having a lack of family support and workplace and work-related discrimination. Conclusion: In conclusion, considering this study the findings were elevated in the age 18-20 and 36-40 groups. A noteworthy correlation was discovered between the factors responsible for depression, anxiety and stress females mostly responded to having a lack of family support and workplace and work-related discrimination. Programs to assist women overcome stress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period should be offered at healthcare facilities. Family counselling and awareness for attending the early bird classes in their pregnancy period.