Postpartum Depression after Maternal Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The MUMI-19 Study (Mothers Undergoing Mental Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world by imposing unprecedented health measures, including in the postpartum period.

Objectives

We aim to assess the impact of maternal isolation in the immediate postpartum period on the rate of postpartum depression (PPD) in a tertiary center.

Study design

We conducted a prospective cohort study, between 22 April and 29 October 2020, using anonymous questionnaires on 265 participants (129 during lockdown and 135 outside). The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used as screening for PPD. We used a univariate logistic regression model to analyze the association between risk factors and PPD.

Results

There was no difference between the two groups for PPD assessed by an EPDS score >10.5 on day 30 and/

SUBMITTER: Boudiaf L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9573123 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature