Mental Dispositions of Tribal Pregnant Women of Tripura

By : Anjana Bhattacharjee

Page No: 505-512

Abstract: 
The present study was aimed to examine prevalence of depression among tribal pregnant women of Tripura. It was also attempted to ascertain their self-concept, depression and quality of marital life and to compare 1st and 3rd trimester pregnant women with respect to their mental dispositions. The sample was consisted of 200 tribal pregnant women and they were selected purposively from different hospitals and private chambers of gynaecologists. Findings revealed that 17% pregnant women had moderate to severe level of depression. Pregnant women of 1st trimester reported more depression, lower level of self-concept and marital quality of life than their counterparts.

Author :
Anjana Bhattacharjee
Associate Professor – Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2022.17.02.22