Last assignment of Research Methodology at NSU, directed by Dr. Quamrun Nahar (Scientist at ICDDR,B)

3. To assess the level of knowledge of receiving quality
care for postpartum depression among peoples who
are living in slum areas in Moghbazar of Dhaka North
City Corporation.

4. Depression affected approximately 350 million people and counted as one of the
leading causes of disability worldwide [1]. Depression is more common in women
than in men and is the main cause of disease burden in developed and developing
countries for women between the ages of 15 and 44 [2, 3]. Historically, pregnancy
is a time of enjoyment and fulfillment for women. However, evidence indicates
that there is an increase in psychiatric morbidity, particularly depression and
anxiety, during this period [4]. Depressive symptoms during pregnancy may have
devastating consequences, not only for the women, but also for the child and
family [5]. Prevalence of depressive disorders in Bangladesh is 4.6 % [6]. A study
was conducted in the Matlab subdistrict of rural Bangladesh. A cohort of 346
women was followed up from late pregnancy to post-partum. A validated local
language (Bangla) version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS-B)
was used to measure depression status at 34-35 weeks of pregnancy and at 6-8
weeks after delivery. The prevalence of Postpartum Depression was 22% [95%
confidence interval (CI) 17.7-26.7%] at 6-8 weeks post-partum[7]. So, It is
important to assess the level of knowledge of receiving quality care for
postpartum depression among peoples who are living in slum areas in Moghbazar
of Dhaka North City Corporation.

6. Study design: Cross-sectional study (descriptive study).
Study site: The study will be conducted in slum areas of
Moghbazar area of Dhaka city. The study site will be selected
purposively because there is no list of slums in Moghbazar area.
Study population: Target population is 15-50 years aged both
male and female.
Study sample and sampling technique: Sample is selected
conveniently because of using probility sampling technique
needs a list of poulation but there is no specific number or list of
slums is present in City corporation office.

9. •Age
•Sex
•Education
•Marital status
•No. of Children
•Age of last child
•Husband-wife relationship
•Relationship with other family members
•Family planning
•Health service availability
•History of child death

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during pregnancy: A risk factor for obstetric, fetal and neonatal
outcome? A critical review of the literature. J Maternal-fetal Med 2007,
20:189-209.
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service oriented research on mental illness with focus on awareness,
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