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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent maternal mental health issue impacting mothers and infants.
  • Limited access to mental healthcare in lower-middle-income countries exacerbates PPD.
  • This study addresses PPD in Delhi, India, focusing on secondary care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of PPD among mothers attending secondary care facilities in Delhi, India.
  • To identify key determinants associated with PPD in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2023.
  • Data were collected from mothers of infants under six months at two secondary care hospitals (one government, one private).
  • The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used to screen for PPD.

Main Results:

  • 18.28% of mothers screened positive for possible PPD.
  • Factors significantly associated with higher PPD odds included: husband's alcohol consumption, C-section delivery, and delivery in private hospitals.
  • Factors associated with lower PPD odds included: maternal employment, no gender preference for the newborn, and living in nuclear families.

Conclusions:

  • Almost one-fifth of mothers in this Delhi cohort showed signs of PPD.
  • Strengthening antenatal birth preparedness and healthcare system screening protocols are crucial for PPD prevention and mitigation.