Influencing factors of postpartum depression in Guangzhou / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the incidences of postpartum depression as well as the influencing factors in Guangzhou.Method Nine hundred and seventy women participated in the investigation with the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale(EPDS)to analyze the influenceing factors.Results The incidence rate was 38.87%(377/970). The influencing factors included age,feeding mode,delivery mode and education level.Conclusions The incidence of postpartum depression is at a higher level.The feeding mode,delivery mode and education level are the influencing factors.