Perinatal Depression in Iranian Women
Author Information
Author(s): Kheirabadi Gholam Reza, Maracy Mohamad Reza
Primary Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of depression during the third trimester of pregnancy and after delivery among Iranian women?
Conclusion
The study found that previous history of depression and depression during current pregnancy are significant risk factors for postpartum depression.
Supporting Evidence
- 22.8% of women were clinically depressed in the last trimester of pregnancy.
- 26.3% of women showed signs of depression 6-8 weeks after delivery.
- 20.1% of women who were not depressed during pregnancy developed postpartum depression.
Takeaway
Many women feel sad or depressed during and after having a baby, especially if they have felt this way before or if their pregnancy wasn't planned.
Methodology
This was a prospective cohort study conducted in rural areas of Isfahan province, Iran, following pregnant women from the third trimester to 6-8 weeks postpartum.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to exclusion of illiterate women and focus on rural populations.
Limitations
The study only included rural pregnant women and excluded illiterate women, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were rural pregnant women in their third trimester from Isfahan province, Iran.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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