Postpartum depression following normal vaginal delivery among Nigerian women.

Journal: Psychological reports

Volume: 94

Issue: 3 Pt 2

Year of Publication: 2004

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Mental Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. fofatoye@yahoo.com

Abstract summary 

The study investigated postpartum depression among Nigerian women by comparing 83 mothers who had normal vaginal deliveries with 83 matched controls. Analysis of scores on the Zung Self-rating Depression Scale indicated that the mothers and the controls were not significantly different on depression during the immediate postpartum period. There were significant relationships between postpartum depression and education after birth, not having male children at after 6 wk., primiparity after birth, and puerperal complications.

Authors & Co-authors:  Fatoye Femi O FO Adeyemi Adebanjo B AB Oladimeji Benedicta Y BY

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  3
Identifiers
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SSN : 0033-2941
Study Population
Male,Women,Mothers
Mesh Terms
Adult
Other Terms
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
United States