Prevalence and Determinants of Antenatal Depression and its Association with Adverse Childhood Experiences: a cross-sectional study at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Kuala Lumpur

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of antenatal depression among pregnant women at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) in Kuala Lumpur. It explores the association between antenatal depression and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), seeking to understand how early-life trauma may influence mental health during pregnancy. By assessing both the frequency of depression and the types of ACEs experienced, the study aims to contribute valuable insights into the factors that affect maternal well-being and the importance of early screening for both antenatal depression and ACEs.

本横断面研究旨在调查吉隆坡坎瑟勒·图安库·穆赫里兹医院（Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, HCTM）孕妇的产前抑郁症（antenatal depression）患病率及其影响因素。本研究探讨产前抑郁症与儿童期不良经历（Adverse Childhood Experiences, ACEs）之间的关联，以阐明早期生命创伤如何影响妊娠期心理健康。本研究通过同时评估抑郁症发生频率与受试者所经历的各类儿童期不良经历，旨在为影响孕产妇福祉的相关因素提供极具价值的研究见解，并凸显产前抑郁症与儿童期不良经历早期筛查的重要性。