Title of article
The Importance of Screening in Prevention of Postpartum Depression
Author/Authors
Asgarlou, Zoleykha Department of Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Khoy University of Medical Sciences - Khoy, Iran , Arzanlou, Mohammad Department of Psychiatry - Deputy of Medicine - Khoy University of Medical Sciences - Khoy, Iran , Mohseni, Mohammad Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Pages
2
From page
1072
To page
1073
Abstract
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a major public health problem and a common clinical disorder that occurs after childbirth (1). This disorder is characterized by symptoms such as depressed mood, disappointment, irritability, anxiety, lack of enjoyment of life, excessive fatigue, sleep and appetite disorders, mental and motor disturbances, disruption of family and social communication, self-harming and feeling of guilty or inadequacy particularly regarding the infant care (2-4). In addition to the problems for the mother, the baby and other family members are also affected by this problem.
Keywords
Postpartum , Importance , WHO , PPD
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Public Health
Serial Year
2021
Record number
2714420
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