PREVALENCE OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN A GROUP OF WOMEN DELIVERING IN A HOSPITAL IN RASHT CITY, IRAN

  • Klomars Najafi Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  • Homa Zarrabi Psychiatrist, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
  • Maryam Shirazi General Practitioner, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
  • Farhad Avakh Psychiatrist, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
  • Fatemeh Nazifi General Practitioner, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the prevalence and determinants of PPD in Rasht (a city in northern part of Iran). Design: Descriptive and cross-sectional study. Place and duration of study: Al-Zahra Obstetric and Gynecology hospital in Rasht city, Iran from January to March, 2004.335 women delivering in Al-Zahra hospital were assessed 2 weeks after delivery using Beck’s depression inventory. Results: The overall prevalence of PPD was 20%. Regarding Beck depression inventory, 61 patients had mild depression and 6 patients suffered from moderate depression. In these patients, unemployment and history of abortion and infant death were significantly associated with PPD. Conclusion: The prevalence of mild depression in this study was notable. Caregivers should use pre and postnatal assessments to identify and address women at risk of PPD. Key words: Postpartum Depression, Prevalence, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Iran.

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Author Biography

Klomars Najafi, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Psychiatrist, Shafa Hospital 

Published
2007-12-31
How to Cite
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Najafi K, Zarrabi H, Shirazi M, Avakh F, Nazifi F. PREVALENCE OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN A GROUP OF WOMEN DELIVERING IN A HOSPITAL IN RASHT CITY, IRAN. J Pak Psychiatr Soc [Internet]. 2007Dec.31 [cited 2024Nov.22];4(02):100-4. Available from: https://jpps.pk/index.php/journal/article/view/749
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Vol 4 No 02 (2007): Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society
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