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  • Perinatal mental health
  • Social sciences
  • Public health

Background:

  • Perinatal depression is a significant psychiatric concern.
  • Social supportive systems (SSS) are known to mitigate depressive symptoms.
  • The role of SSS in preventing perinatal depression among Chinese women requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the social supportive system (SSS) among pregnant women in Shanghai, China.
  • To identify correlations between specific social support components and perinatal depression.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was administered to 2,000 pregnant women in their second trimester.
  • Descriptive statistics analyzed socio-demographic, perinatal, SSS, and depression data.
  • Correlation analyses examined relationships between factors and perinatal depression.

Main Results:

  • Support from partners, number of accessible friends, and support from colleagues significantly influenced perinatal depression.
  • High-ranking SSS components included partner support, living conditions, and parental support.
  • Low-ranking SSS components were neighborhood support, group activity participation, and number of accessible friends.

Conclusions:

  • Family support, particularly from partners, appears protective against perinatal depression in this population.
  • Understanding social support dynamics is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
  • Enhancing social support should be tailored to individual social network availability.