Table 3 Multiple logistic regression analysis of predictors of antenatal depression among participants (N = 460)

Age group

15–29 years

Reference

0.001

30–45 years

4.216 [1.868, 9.515]

Residency

Urban

Reference

0.524

Rural

1.182 [0.707, 1.975]

Economic status

High income

Reference

0.036

Low income

2.102 [1.051, 4.202]

Occupation

Employed

Reference

0.015

Unemployed

2.445 [1.189, 5.025]

Husband’s occupation

Employed

Reference

0.293

Unemployed

1.307 [0.793, 2.152]

Having sex during the past seven days

Yes

Reference

0.001

No

2.335 [1.427, 3.822]

Experiencing a traumatic event during the past month

Yes

Reference

< 0.001

No

0.263 [0.139, 0.495]