Maternal Postpartum Depression Symptoms and Related Factors Performed Upon Discharge From Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for Premature Infants
10.22802/jksbtp.2024.30.3.52
- Author:
Jiheon KIM
1
;
Na Yeoung KONG
;
Yang Tae KIM
;
Sung-Won JUNG
;
Hee Cheol KIM
;
Jae-Hyun PARK
;
Hojun LEE
Author Information
1. Departments of 1 Psychiatry and 2 Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:
Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Therapies in Psychiatry
2024;30(3):52-60
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:This study aims to investigate the prevalence and severity of postpartum depression symptoms in high-risk mothers following preterm birth upon discharge and to identify related factors and risk factors for these symptoms.
Methods:The study retrospectively analyzed medical records of women with high-risk pregnancies who delivered premature infants (gestational age ≤35 weeks and weight <2,000 g) between January 2019 and January 2024. Postpartum depressive symptoms were assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).
Results:The study included 96 mothers who gave birth to premature infants and completed both the EPDS and PHQ-9 at discharge. Mean EPDS score was 8.35±4.95, and the mean PHQ-9 score was 3.32±3.43. The prevalence of depressive symptoms and their association with various maternal and neonatal factors were analyzed. Maternal age showed a significant correlation with EPDS scores (r=0.291, p=0.004).
Conclusions:In this study, it was identified that high-risk pregnancies resulting in premature birth experience a considerable prevalence of depressive symptoms. Identifying related factors is crucial for early intervention and support for this vulnerable group.
