Neighborhood socioeconomic status and postpartum depression among commercial health insurance enrollees: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent psychological condition. Although the effect of obstetrical and maternal complications on PPD are well described, the impact of neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) on PPD is relatively unexplored.

Objectives

This study examined the relationship between neighborhood SES score and PPD.

Methods

A summary SES measure for each U.S. zip code was constructed using income, education, and occupational 2021 Census data and linked to national commercial claims for 2017-2023. PPD status using diagnosis codes at outpatient and inpatient visits, and prescription drug use 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postpartum, were determined. Multivariate analysis controlled for potential confounders.

Results

PPD prevalence in commercial

SUBMITTER: Baser O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549744 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature