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  • Maternal Health

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  • Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant public health concern affecting maternal well-being.
  • The association between advanced maternal age and PPD requires further investigation.
  • Understanding demographic risk factors for PPD is crucial for effective intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the relationship between maternal age and the prevalence of depression in a Canadian population-based sample.
  • To compare depression rates in women of advanced maternal age versus younger women, specifically focusing on those with recent childbirth.
  • To identify if advanced maternal age is an independent risk factor for postpartum depression.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2007-2008) for women aged 20-44 years.
  • Defined depression using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview Short-Form score (≥ 5).
  • Employed logistic regression to compare depression prevalence between advanced maternal age groups and younger controls, adjusting for covariates like education, marital status, and chronic disease.

Main Results:

  • Women who recently delivered showed a depression prevalence of 8.0%, compared to 10% in those who had not recently delivered.
  • Significantly higher depression rates were observed in women aged 40-44 years who had recently delivered, compared to those aged 30-35 years (adjusted OR 3.72).
  • No increased depression rates were found among older women (40-44 years) who had not recently delivered (adjusted OR 0.75).

Conclusions:

  • Advanced maternal age is associated with significantly higher rates of postpartum depression.
  • The findings underscore the need for targeted depression screening and prevention programs for older mothers.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms underlying this association and to develop effective interventions.