Postpartum Depression Frequency and Quality of Life Among a Group of Mothers Having a Child Aged 2 Weeks-18 Months

Durukan E., İLHAN M. N., Bumin M. A., Aycan S.

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.28, no.4, pp.385-393, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.5174/tutfd.2010.04117.3
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.385-393
  • Keywords: Postpartum, depression, quality of life, RISK-FACTORS, POSTNATAL DEPRESSION, MAJOR DEPRESSION, HEALTH, WOMEN, PREVALENCE, PREGNANCY, SYMPTOMS, PROVINCE, ONSET
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim was to determine the frequency of postpartum depression (PPD), its correlates and the effect on the quality of life.