World Journal of Pharmaceutical
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Abstract

PREVALENCE OF POST PARTUM DEPRESSION AMONG THE PATIENTS

Dr. Hira Naeem*, Dr. Maira Altaf and Dr. Rabia Javed

ABSTRACT

Background: To find out the prevalence of postpartum depression amongst the patients reporting combined military Hospital Lahore using Edinburg Postpartum Depression scale. Methods: This was a cross sectional, noninterventional study with purposive sampling technique type. The study was conducted at Combined Military Hospital Lahore from 1st December 2016 to 22nd March 2017. Data was collected using pre-tested selfadministered questionnaire based upon Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale. The study population composed of 259 women delivered Combined Military Hospital Lahore. Results: The overall prevalence of postpartum depression was 8.1%. Regarding APGAR score, 85.7% children delivered at both hospital was normal which 7 to 10% was. 8.9% women blamed themselves unnecessarily when things went wrong after a while. 13.1% had been worried or anxious for no good reason. Conclusion: Prevalence of postpartum depression was noticeably high amongst mother with risk factors. To facilitate patient education and intervention strategies, a large study is recommended to determine risk factors for postpartum depression.

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