Postpartum Depression and Its Determinants: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Kumari Puja, Basu Saurav
Primary Institution: Indian Institute of Public Health-Delhi
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence and determinants of postpartum depression among women in Delhi, India?
Conclusion
Nearly one in five mothers were screened for having possible postpartum depression.
Supporting Evidence
- 18.28% of mothers screened had possible postpartum depression.
- Women whose husbands consumed alcohol had significantly higher odds of PPD.
- Women who underwent C-section had higher odds of PPD.
- Women giving birth in private hospitals had higher odds of PPD.
- Women living in nuclear families had lower odds of PPD.
- Women satisfied with the gender of their newborn had lower odds of PPD.
Takeaway
This study found that many new mothers in Delhi might feel very sad after having a baby, and certain things like their husband's drinking can make it worse.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted in two secondary care hospitals in Delhi, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to measure postpartum depression.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusion of in-patients and reliance on self-reported data.
Limitations
The study design lacked an assessment of temporal association, limiting causal inference, and the findings may not be generalizable to women beyond six months postpartum.
Participant Demographics
Participants were married women aged 18-39 with infants under six months, primarily housewives from upper socioeconomic classes.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 14-23.2
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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