Prenatal predictors of postpartum depression trajectories from birth to 24 months amongst smoking women.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

We aimed to identify postpartum depression (PPD) trajectories and examine relevant predictors amongst smoking women.

Background

PPD can adversely affect families. Predictors of PPD trajectories amongst smoking women are understudied.

Design

Longitudinal cohort study.

Methods

A cohort of 49 U.S. women (current or ex-smoking) completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale from birth to 24 months postpartum. Latent class growth modelling was used to identify PPD trajectories. Predictors of PPD trajectories were identified, adjusting for confounders. Effect modification by prenatal Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) depression score was also assessed. STROBE guidelines were followed in reporting results.

Results

Three PPD trajectories

SUBMITTER: Frndak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8977392 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature