Prevalence of Postpartum Depression and Associated Predictors Among Taiwanese Women in a Mother-Child Friendly Hospital. (May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shao, Hsin-Hui; Lee, Shu-Chen; Huang, Jian-Pei; Hwang, Lee-Ching
• Is Part Of: Asia-Pacific journal of public health. Volume 33:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 411
• Page End: 417
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Subjects: breastfeeding -- family support -- postpartum care center -- postpartum depression -- risk factors; Public health -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Public health -- Asia -- Periodicals; 362.1095
• DOI: 10.1177/10105395211001172
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1010-5395

Abstract

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a highly prevalent disorder characterized by increased vulnerability to morbidity and mortality. This study explores the predictors and prevalence of PPD among Taiwanese women. A total of 914 postpartum women was recruited from a mother-child-friendly hospital. These participants completed self-report questionnaires at 1 month postpartum, and their medical records were also examined for relevant information. Multivariate analyses were used to identify independent predictors of PPD. At 1 month postpartum, 18.8% had developed PPD. Multivariate analysis showed that the odds ratios for PPD were significantly lower among women who were breastfeeding, had more family support, and attended a postpartum care center, while those who were younger, primiparous, and who experienced gestational complications had a higher prevalence of PPD. Meanwhile, structural equation modeling showed that family support from partners, parents, and parents-in-law diminished depression scores through direct effects.