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Postpartum Depression in Women: A Risk Factor Analysis.
Farheen Zaidi1, Aruna Nigam2, Ruby Anjum3
1Postgraduate Student, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Unani), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|October 4, 2017
Summary
Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects many women, with a study finding 12.75% incidence. Key risk factors include young maternal age and having a baby girl, highlighting the need for targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Postpartum Depression (PPD) significantly impacts maternal and family well-being.
- Women face increased vulnerability due to stress sensitivity and societal roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common risk factors for Postpartum Depression (PPD) in women attending a tertiary hospital in New Delhi, India.
Main Methods:
- A one-year longitudinal study involving 260 pregnant women, with 149 completing PPD questionnaires at six weeks postpartum.
- Risk factor associations were analyzed using odds-ratio and logistic regression, with significance at p < 0.05.
Main Results:
- Postpartum Depression (PPD) was diagnosed in 12.75% of women.
- Significant risk factors included younger maternal age (p=0.040), female infant sex (p=0.015), prior stressful life events (p=0.003), low self-esteem, and loneliness (p=0.007).
Conclusions:
- Younger maternal age and the birth of a female child are significant risk factors for PPD in this Indian population.
- Findings provide crucial regional data on PPD risk factors.
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