Socioeconomic, Psychiatric and Materiality Determinants and Risk of Postpartum Depression in Border City of Ilam, Western Iran

Background. Postpartum depression (PPD) is considered as one of the mood disturbances occurring during 2-3 months after delivery. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of PPD and its associated risk factors in border city of Ilam, western Iran. Methods. Through a descriptive cross-sect...

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Main Authors: Pegah Taherifard, Ali Delpisheh, Ramin Shirali, Abdorrahim Afkhamzadeh, Yousef Veisani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Depression Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/653471