A Study of Depression in Early and Late Post Partum Period
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Post-partum period is a period which is characterized by biological, emotional and psychosocial changes. There are overwhelming emotions like anxiety, anticipation, excitement, frustration, guilt etc. in this period. Post-partum depression affects 10-15% of all new mothers but may be as high as 30% according to some studies. Once a patient has suffered from postpartum depression there is substantial risk of subsequent of postpartum depression. It usually lasts for 3-4 weeks to months and although fairly common, majority of cases remain undiagnosed due to social stigma of being labelled as “unhappy mother”. Aims and objectives: To study association of depression in early and late postpartum period Materials and Methods: Official permission was taken from the Institutional Ethical Committee for the sample studies. Fifty females (20-35Years) were selected from Obstetrics and Gynecology ward on a random basis conducted at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur. After sociodemographic profiling, all the subjects were assessed on Beck’s Depression Inventory (Hindi version). The subjects will be assessed after delivery and second time within 4 -6 weeks of delivery. Tools: Sociodemographic performa (name, age, sex, religion, education, monthly income, occupation, family type, family size, birth order), Becks Depression Inventory (Hindi Version) Results: Data collected was analysed by using appropriate statistics SPSS latest version and proper evaluation of scores on scales.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Shubhangi Singh, Dr. Prerak Kumar, Dr. Geetika Chopra, Manju Bhaskar, Dr Vikas Gaur
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