Depressive symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum: a prospective cohort study

Abstract

Purpose The aim was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression, and changes over time from pregnancy to postpartum period. Design and Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted in 23 cities in Turkey, with 497 pregnant women. Findings Of women, 13.5% had a high level of depressive symptoms during pregnancy and 4.8% during the postpartum period. Significant relationships emerged between total Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score and mean age of participants and their husbands, duration of marriage, parity, and history of receiving professional psychological support. Practice Implications Family planning education could be an important intervention to prevent depression in young couples.

Effect of the Covid 19 pandemic on depression and mother-infant bonding in uninfected postpartum women in a rural region

“…The prevalence of postpartum depression has been reported as 9% in the prepandemic period [ 3 ]. In studies originating from Turkey before the pandemic, the rate of postpartum depression was reported as 13.5% [ 26 ], 14% [ 27 ], 24% [ 28 ], and 28.3% [ 29 ] in different studies.…”

Anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID‐19 pandemic

“…11 PPD frequency in Turkey ranges from 4.8% to 51.3%, depending on the used diagnostic method, scanning time, and sample size. [12][13][14][15][16] According to the results of a recent meta-analysis, the prevalence of PPD in Turkey has been reported as 23.8%. 17 It is perceived that the incidence of PPD, an important concern in the postpartum period, increased due to the psychological burden that increased due to the pandemic.…”

“…The incidence of PPD ranges from 6.9% to 12.9% in high‐income countries and more than 20% in some low‐ or middle‐income countries 11 . PPD frequency in Turkey ranges from 4.8% to 51.3%, depending on the used diagnostic method, scanning time, and sample size 12–16 . According to the results of a recent meta‐analysis, the prevalence of PPD in Turkey has been reported as 23.8% 17 .…”

Consanguineous marriage and its effect on reproductive behavior and uptake of prenatal screening

“…The sample of this secondary analysis came from a prospective cohort study conducted in twenty‐three cities from different regions in Turkey between June 2017 and March 2018. The detailed information is given elsewhere (Sahin & Seven, ). In the primary research, pregnant women were recruited and followed up after delivery.…”