Maternal postpartum depression literacy subtypes: A latent profile analysis.

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Mental Health Research
• Sociology of Health

Background:

• Postpartum depression (PPD) significantly impacts maternal well-being and infant development.
• Understanding maternal literacy regarding PPD is crucial for effective prevention and intervention strategies.
• Existing research highlights the need to identify distinct categories of PPD literacy among mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore and categorize maternal postpartum depression literacy.
• To identify characteristic differences between these literacy categories.
• To analyze factors influencing maternal PPD literacy levels.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 278 women attending postnatal visits.
• Data collected included demographic characteristics, PPD literacy, and family functioning.
• Latent profile analysis and logistic regression were used to identify PPD literacy profiles and their determinants.

Main Results:

• Maternal PPD literacy was classified into three profiles: low (41.0%), moderate (32.4%), and high (26.6%).
• Key influencing factors identified include work status, education level, pregnancy planning, mental health course participation, and family functioning.
• Statistical significance (P < 0.05) was observed for these influencing factors.

Conclusions:

• Significant heterogeneity exists in maternal PPD literacy.
• Healthcare providers should tailor interventions based on identified literacy profiles and influencing factors.
• Improving maternal PPD literacy is essential for better mental health outcomes.