بررسي رابطه نوع زايمان و افسردگي پس از زايمان

Aseessment of the relationship between the method of delievery and postpartum depression

Background: Considering the high prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD), its serious problems for mother, child and family; and the importance of identification of its risk factors this study has been carried out to evaluate the relationship between the method of delivery and PPD. Materials and Methods: This analytical case control study with goal based sampling included 460 women referred to Kashan health care centers in 2-3 first months after their delivery during 2005-2006. They allocated to 2 equal groups of depressed (case) and normal (control) one per Beck depression test. Gender and gravida were matched in 2 groups. Data analyzed with Chi-Square test, T-test,OR, and CI. Results: There was no significant relationship between the method of delivery and PPD (OR=1.28). In case group the rate of Cesarean section was 46.1% and in control group 52.2%. In this subject, there was significant relationship between housbands job and PPD (p=0.047). There was no significant relationship between mother education and her job, number of her children and unplanned pregnancy with PPD. Conclusions: There was no relationship between the method of delivery and PPD. There was less PPD in women whose hausbands had a staffing job. It is recommended to do more study on this subject.