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Online Published: 15 Mar 2024
 


Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings

A. O Badru, J. O Abdulmalik, O. B Yusuf, H. A Abdurahman.


Abstract
Background: The negative effects of polygyny abound in literature while some positive effects have also been enumerated. Few studies have explored the association between polygyny and women's mental health outcomes in Nigeria. This study determined the burden of emotional disorders and its associated factors among pregnant women in polygyny and monogamous relationships.
Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women (n = 67) in monogamous and polygynous settings. Respondents completed the 12-item General Health Questionnaire, the Rosenberg's Self-Esteem, and the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scales. Data were analysed using Chi-square tests and logistic regression at p < 0.05.
Results: Prevalence of psychological distress, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety among women in polygyny was 32.8%, 7.5%, 1.5%, and 6.0% respectively. Prevalence of psychological distress, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety was 41.8%, 3.0%, 3.0%, and 7.5% among women in monogamy respectively. Pregnancy-related hospital admission in index pregnancy and previous history of prolonged labour were risk factors for psychological distress among women in polygyny and monogamy respectively.
Conclusion: Emotional disorders were common among pregnant women in polygyny and monogamy. Our results highlight opportunities for control by addressing pregnancy-related factors.

Key words: Polygyny, Monogamy, Emotional disorders, Pregnancy, Women


 
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Badru AO, Abdulmalik JO, Yusuf OB, Abdurahman HA. Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings. NJP. 2023; 21(1): 3-25.

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Badru AO, Abdulmalik JO, Yusuf OB, Abdurahman HA. Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings. https://nigerianjournalofpsychiatry.com/?mno=194362 [Access: June 27, 2026].

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Badru AO, Abdulmalik JO, Yusuf OB, Abdurahman HA. Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings. NJP. 2023; 21(1): 3-25.


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Badru AO, Abdulmalik JO, Yusuf OB, Abdurahman HA. Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings. NJP. (2023), [cited June 27, 2026]; 21(1): 3-25.


Harvard Style

Badru, A. O., Abdulmalik, . J. O., Yusuf, . O. B. & Abdurahman, . H. A. (2023) Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings. NJP, 21 (1), 3-25.


Turabian Style

Badru, A. O, J. O Abdulmalik, O. B Yusuf, and H. A Abdurahman. 2023. Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings. Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry, 21 (1), 3-25.


Chicago Style

Badru, A. O, J. O Abdulmalik, O. B Yusuf, and H. A Abdurahman. "Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings." Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry 21 (2023), 3-25.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Badru, A. O, J. O Abdulmalik, O. B Yusuf, and H. A Abdurahman. "Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings." Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry 21.1 (2023), 3-25. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Badru, A. O., Abdulmalik, . J. O., Yusuf, . O. B. & Abdurahman, . H. A. (2023) Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Polygynous Versus Monogamous Settings. Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry, 21 (1), 3-25.


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