Title of article
Postpartum Depression and its Correlates among Women Living in Zabol (Iran)
Author/Authors
Hashemi، Zohrehsadat نويسنده Faculty member of Zabol Medical University Hashemi, Zohrehsadat , Asadi Sadeghi Azar، Irandokht نويسنده Faculty of Nursing and Obstetrician, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran Asadi Sadeghi Azar, Irandokht , Forghani، Forugh نويسنده Zabol Medical University, Zabol, Iran Forghani, Forugh
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2006
Pages
8
From page
140
To page
147
Abstract
Objectivet: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among women living in Zabol, a city in South-East of Iran.
Method: 2 to 8 weeks after delivery, 408 women were assessed for depression and some of its risk factors.
Results: The prevalence of postpartum depression was (40.4 %). Risk factors for the onset of post-partum depression included younger age, low income families, unemployment, history of depression, lack of family support, formula feeding, relationship difficulties with spouse, parents or parents-in-law. Type of delivery, number of pregnancy, number of delivery, satisfaction with sex of the baby, and number of children, were not associated with occurrence of PPD.
Conclusion: Depression occurs frequently after childbirth. The findings have implications for policies concerning maternal and childcare programs.
Method: 2 to 8 weeks after delivery, 408 women were assessed for depression and some of its risk factors.
Results: The prevalence of postpartum depression was (40.4 %). Risk factors for the onset of post-partum depression included younger age, low income families, unemployment, history of depression, lack of family support, formula feeding, relationship difficulties with spouse, parents or parents-in-law. Type of delivery, number of pregnancy, number of delivery, satisfaction with sex of the baby, and number of children, were not associated with occurrence of PPD.
Conclusion: Depression occurs frequently after childbirth. The findings have implications for policies concerning maternal and childcare programs.
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry
Serial Year
2006
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry
Record number
2394453
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