Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Obstetrics Trainees in Sudan Medical Specialisation Board (SMSB), Sudan, Towards Postpartum Depression

Introduction: Postpartum Depression (PPD) refers to non-dysphoric changes in a woman’s physical, mental and behavioral states that occur in the postpartum period. Approximately one in seven women can suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). Obstetrics trainees have a major role in diagnosing and managing PPD patients, specially in developing countries such as Sudan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study design to evaluate obstetrics trainees’ knowledge, attitude and practice in the Sudan Medical Specialisations Board (SMSB), towards postpartum depression in Sudan, performed between April 2020 to October 2020. Data Collection was done using an Online structured self-filled questionnaire distributed to the Obstetrics registrars in training in Sudan Medical Specialisations Board (SMSB). Data analysis was performed using SPSS. Result & Conclusion: The knowledge of PPD among the obstetrics trainees is relatively below average, with moderate attitude and poor practice. Obstetric trainees should have formal training in psychiatry to identify Postpartum Depression. The Edinburgh Postnatal DepressionScale should be used in screening women for postpartum depression.