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[Risk factors for post partum depression].

Angelina Dois1, Claudia Uribe, Luis Villarroel

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Postpartum depression affects 37% of low-risk mothers in Chile. Positive family functioning perception is the key factor linked to reduced depressive symptoms in the postpartum period.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry

Context:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) presents a significant public health challenge in Chile, with a notable prevalence among new mothers.
  • Identifying contributing factors to PPD is crucial for developing targeted interventions, especially for women with low obstetric risk.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the specific factors associated with the occurrence of depressive symptoms (SD) in postpartum women classified as low obstetric risk.
  • To analyze the relationship between demographic and psychosocial variables and the incidence of PPD in this population.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 105 low-obstetric-risk postpartum women found a 37% prevalence of depressive symptoms, assessed at eight weeks postpartum using the Edinburgh Depression Scale.
  • Univariate analysis indicated associations between depressive symptoms and perceived family functioning, overcrowding, and number of siblings.
  • Multiple regression analysis identified perceived family functioning as the sole significant predictor of postpartum depressive symptoms in this cohort.

Impact:

  • The findings highlight the critical role of perceived family functioning in the mental well-being of postpartum women with low obstetric risk.
  • This research underscores the need for healthcare providers to assess family dynamics as part of routine postpartum care to identify and support at-risk individuals.
  • Interventions aimed at improving family support and functioning may be effective in mitigating the risk of postpartum depression.