Vol. 6 No. 02 (2022)
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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Postpartum Depression in One Year after Birth

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Arshad Jahan
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gonoshasthaya Samajvittik Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Fatema Begum
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahabuddin Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Farjana Begum
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gonoshasthaya Samajvittik Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Kabir Uddin Shikder
Consultant, Department of Anesthesiology, Gonoshasthaya Samajvittik Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Muhamed Najibul Islam
Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Gonoshasthaya Samajvittik Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Abstract

Introduction: PPD is a complicated combination ofphysical, mental, and behavioral changes that occur insome women after having birth. Postpartum depression isneither a shortcoming nor a weakness. Sometimes it's justa side effect of giving birth. Aim of the study: The aim ofthe study was to observe the prevalence of postpartumdepression (PPD) as well as the possible risk factorsamong participants. Methods & Materials: This crosssectional observational study was conducted at theDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, GonoshasthayaNagar Hospital, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Read full abstract in PDF.

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Published 10-08-2023

Keywords

  • Depression,
  • Neonate,
  • Birth,
  • Pregnancy

How to Cite

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Jahan A, Begum F, Begum F, Shikder KU, Islam MN. Risk Factors and Prevalence of Postpartum Depression in One Year after Birth. Planet (Barisal) [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 10 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];6(02):46-55. Available from: https://bdjournals.org/index.php/planet/article/view/310