Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression among Bhutanese mothers: a cross-sectional study.
Sherab Zangmo, Waraporn Boonchieng, Chalinee Suvanayos and 2 others
PMID 39385550WHAT IT FOUND
Nearly 15% of Bhutanese mothers screened positive for postpartum depression.
Risk was higher in those with poor birth experiences, increased stress, negative body image changes, or conflict with in-laws. Higher income and later gestational age lowered risk.
Key findings
01The prevalence of postpartum depression was 14.97% among the 314 mothers analyzed.
02Mothers with perceived body image changes, increased stress after delivery, poor relationships with in-laws, or negative birth experiences had significantly higher odds of postpartum depression.
03Higher monthly family income and advanced gestational age were associated with significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression.
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What it does not show
The study used convenience sampling at a single hospital, so the results may not represent all Bhutanese mothers. The cross-sectional design cannot prove that the identified factors caused depression. The EPDS was translated for the study but not independently psychometrically validated. Biological factors were not included in the assessment. Self-reported data on sensitive topics like stress and family relationships may be subject to bias.
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The easy way to misread this
Do not assume the identified factors cause postpartum depression. This is a cross-sectional study, so it only shows associations at one point in time. Additionally, the 7.01% rate of self-harm thoughts is a screening result from a questionnaire, not a clinical diagnosis of suicidal intent.