Abstract
Objective Postpartum depression is related to many adverse effects in both mothers and their children; therefore, proper screening and early interventions are needed. This study aims to identify the risk factors of postpartum depression. Our primary focus is on obstetric risk factors. Methods This study is a cross-sectional study which we extracted the data of women who gave birth between January 1st, 2010 and December 31st, 2012 from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment service (HIRA) database. We analyzed the data using multivariable logistic regression models. Results A total of 17,483 (1.4%) women suffered from depression during the postpartum period. Younger (< 20 years) and advanced maternal age (≥ 35 years), primiparity, previous depression, peripartum hysterectomy, uterine artery embolization, preterm delivery, placental abruption, cesarean delivery, induced labor, and preeclampsia were found to increase the likelihood of having depression after delivery. Conclusions Our findings suggest that there are several risk factors that lead women to postpartum depression. Therefore, early detection and well-management of the symptoms and risk factors for postpartum depression along with social support can help both physical and psychological conditions of women after childbirth.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-20 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Psychosomatic Research |
Volume | 102 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 Nov |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017
Keywords
- Cesarean delivery
- Peripartum hysterectomy
- Placental abruption
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm delivery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health