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Impact of postpartum persistent depression on infant developmental behavior and maternal self-efficacy
Shu-Juan Wu1, Jing-Xian Wang2, Xiu-Lei Yin1
1Department of Obstetrics, Shijiazhuang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China.
World Journal of Psychiatry
|September 11, 2025
Summary
Persistent postpartum depression (PPD) negatively impacts infant development, with maternal self-efficacy partially mediating this effect. Interventions should address both depression and self-efficacy to improve infant outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal mental health research
- Developmental psychology
- Maternal-infant health studies
Background:
- Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant public health issue affecting mothers and infants.
- PPD can persist for up to a year postpartum, impacting infant development.
- Understanding persistent PPD is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of persistent PPD on infant developmental behavior.
- To examine the role of maternal self-efficacy in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 60 mothers with persistent PPD.
- Collected data on maternal self-efficacy and infant developmental behaviors.
- Utilized correlation and mediation analysis (Bootstrap method).
Main Results:
- Persistent PPD negatively correlated with maternal self-efficacy and infant development.
- Maternal self-efficacy was positively correlated with infant development.
- Self-efficacy partially mediated the negative effects of PPD on infant development.
Conclusions:
- Persistent PPD significantly impairs infant development.
- Maternal self-efficacy acts as a partial mediator in this pathway.
- Interventions should target both PPD symptoms and maternal self-enhancement.
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