Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression among Women in Southern Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

نویسندگان
garaleah, Ehoud Mahmoud ID 1
Alkhotoba, Ghayda Hamed Abad ID 2
Alma’aytah, Nooralhuda ID 3

1 Maternity and Newborn Health (MSc), Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Karak University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Karak, Jordan.

2 Pediatric Health(MSc), Karak University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Karak, Jordan.

3 Maternity and Newborn Health (MSc), Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Karak University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Karak, Jordan.

doi
10.32598/jhnm.35.4.2912
چکیده

Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health problem. It impacts maternal health and the mother-infant relationships.  Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of PPD among southern Jordanian women and find its related factors. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted from August to ...

کلیدواژه‌ها
Mental health, Parity, Postpartum depression (PPD)