Postpartum depression in outpatient care: a six-month analysis of symptom prevalence, severity and associated sociodemographic and clinical characteristics

Description

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious yet often underrecognized condition. It affects not only the well-being of new mothers but also has wide-ranging adverse consequences for their children and families. Understanding how sociodemographic and clinical characteristics relate to the severity of depressive symptoms can inform more targeted and effective screening approaches, helping ensure that all women receive the necessary support to recover and thrive in their role as mothers.

Moderate-to-severe postpartum depressive symptoms were identified in 11.8% of women, with age showing a significant association and marital status demonstrating borderline significance in relation to symptom severity. Although trends such as increased symptom severity among women who underwent emergency caesarean sections or had a history of ≥3 pregnancies and ≥2 abortions were observed, they did not reach statistical significance. These findings underscore the importance of targeted screening, particularly among higher-risk subgroups, to enhance early detection and intervention for postpartum depression.

Period	11 Oct 2025 → 14 Oct 2025
Event title	38th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress
Event type	Congress
Conference number	38
Location	Amsterdam, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International