Prevalence and associated risk factors of postpartum depression: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Postpartum mood disturbance affects up to 85% of women, with most symptoms of this disturbance being temporary and mild. However up to one in seven women experience a persistent type of depression which is associated with major maternal and neonatal morbidity if it is not managed. Objective To estimate the prevalence of postpartum depression and to identify the associated risk factors. Methods A cross sectional study was conducted in randomly selected 3 primary health care centers affiliated to Suez governorate, Egypt. An interviewed questionnaire was used containing ...