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01-09-2005 | Original Paper

Risk factors for depression in the first postnatal year

A Turkish study

Authors: Dr. Tacettin Inandi, Resul Bugdayci, Pinar Dundar, Haldun Sumer, Tayyar Sasmaz

Published in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology | Issue 9/2005

Abstract

Background

The aim of the study was to identify risk factors for depression and to estimate its prevalence in postnatal mothers.

Methods

This cross-sectional and multi-centre study was carried out on 1,350 Turkish women in their first postnatal year. Measures included a structured questionnaire and the Turkish version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).

Results

Of the women, 31.1% had a score of 13 or higher on the EPDS. The mean score and standard deviation was 9.8±5.7. In the multivariate analysis, EPDS scores were significantly associated with economic status, access to support from family members and close friends, emotional distress at the pregnancy, whether the pregnancy was planned, health problems during pregnancy, the perceived standard of baby care after delivery, and mental disorder before and during pregnancy.

Conclusion

The prevalence of EPDS-based depression among Turkish women in postnatal the period was high, and was associated with several social, economic and demographical factors.

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Title: Risk factors for depression in the first postnatal year
A Turkish study
Authors: Dr. Tacettin Inandi
Resul Bugdayci
Pinar Dundar
Haldun Sumer
Tayyar Sasmaz
Publication date: 01-09-2005
Publisher: Steinkopff-Verlag
Published in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology / Issue 9/2005
Print ISSN: 0933-7954
Electronic ISSN: 1433-9285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-005-0949-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Risk factors for depression in the first postnatal year

A Turkish study

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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