Evaluation of postpartum depression prevelance and risk factors using The Edinburgh postnatal depression scale at Diyarbakir Gazi Yaşargil Research and Training Hospital women who gave birth

Objective: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major depressive episode that begins after delivery with no psychotic symptoms. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the prevalence of postpartum depression and related risk factors in women who gave birth in Diyarbakır city center by using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale. Materials and Methods: The population of this descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of women who were admitted to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Health Sciences University Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital after delivery. The study data were collected in 2018 by applying the sociodemographic data form which consisted of 44 questions and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) consisting of 10 questions, by the physicians, in between April-June. 311 women who met the research criteria were included in the study. Results: The prevalence of PPD was 15.1%. The risk of PPD was found to be lower in women with planned pregnancy compared to those without planning (p=0,010). The risk of PPD was found to be higher in women with depression before pregnancy (p=0,001). While the risk of PPD was 10,9% in women with NVB, this rate was 20.4% in cesarean section (p=0,025). The risk of PPD was found to be lower in the female group compared to the male group (p=0,029). The risk of PPD was lower in lactating women (p=0,001). The risk of PPD was found to be higher in women with moderate to good economic status than those with poor economic status (p=0,008). The mean abortion was 0,64±0,91 in the DSD screening positive group and 0,27±0,68 in the DSD negative screening group (p <0,001). The risk of DSD was 37% in patients with prenatal depression (p <0,001). The risk of DSD was higher in the mothers with health problems in the newborn baby than in the mothers without health problems in the newborn (p<0,001). Conclusion: PPD is a health problem that can affect the whole family, especially mother and child, and is a significant burden on the health system. For this reason, we should closely monitor the mood changes of the expectant mother and/or mother and evaluate in terms of risk factors. We have the opinion that early diagnosis of the symptoms and initiation of timely treatment may prevent the development or becoming severe of depression. Keywords: Postpartum depression, prevalence, risk factors, Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale.