Tashakori A, Shanesaz A, Rezapour A.
Assessment of some potential risk factors of postpartum depression.
Pak J Med Sci Jan ;25(2):261-4.

Objectives: Postpartum depression (PPD) has pathological consequences for mother and infant. This study examined some potential risk factors of PPD in Iran. Methodology: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study which included patients attending two health centers at two months postpartum. They were screened for PPD using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The participants were 27.93±5.31 years of age. Results: The prevalence of positive screening test was 21.4%. Unwanted pregnancy material dissatisfaction, infant gender dissatisfaction, lower socioeconomic status, lower educational level, infant illness and previous depression were significantly higher (p<0.05) among women with high score on the EPDS. Conclusion: Women with positive test who have risk factors may warrant more detailed assessment program. A brief semi- structured psychiatric interview may be a more accurate assessment tools.

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