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Abstract Objective: To investigate incidence status and risk factors of Postpartum Depression (PD) in Rudong county，and could provide scientific evidences for early recognition and intervene of PD. Method During July 2013 and October 2014, 166 postpartum women, who received postpartum health service provided by rural doctors, were included in this study. Self rating depressive scale (SDS) used in pregnancy, and Edinburgh postpartum depression scale (EPDS) and self developed questionnaire used in postpartum, were all for evaluating psychological status and investigating social effect factors. Results: At 10～14days or 28days of postpartum, the incidence rate of PD was 9.67%，5.79%, respectively. There were 12 factors associated with PD (all had statistically significant difference, P<0.05), which included depression during pregnancy, age, degree of education, prenatal examination, highest risk scale, delivery way, gestational age, feeding patterns, healthy status of newborn and mother, family relationships, the knowledge of maternal and infant care. The self developed questionnaire showed that there were one or more triggers in 73.5% postpartum depression patients. Conclusion: The incidence rate of PD in Rudong County was as same as others reported in literatures. Women with high risk facts must be cared. Early screening, early detection, early intervention should reduce the incidence rate of postpartum depression.
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