AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF PUERPERAL PSYCHOSIS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN IKORODU GENERAL HOSPITAL, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.
Author(s): Ogundare, T.T.; Ariyo, O.L.; Adedoyin, A.F.; Alabi O.E.; Agboola B.D.
Institute(s): 1 Department of Nursing, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria; 2 School of Nursing, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria; 3,4 Department of Midwifery, Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, Nigeria; School of Nursing, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Volume 8 / Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Puerperal psychosis, a severe mental disorder occurring after childbirth, poses significant risks to maternal and infant well-being, yet awareness remains low among many pregnant women. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on puerperal psychosis among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Ikorodu General Hospital, Lagos State, and to identify factors influencing their awareness. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 125 pregnant women, selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured, pretested questionnaire covering socio-demographic data, knowledge of puerperal psychosis, perceived effects, and influencing factors. Descriptive statistics were analyzed using SPSS version 25.
Number of Pages: 9
Number of Words: 4199
First Page: 18
Last Page: 26