March 3, 2026Open Access

Clinical investigation of postpartum depression risk factors and screening predictors

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Postpartum depression (PPD) was found to be 15.7% common among new mothers, highlighting its prevalence.
Key predictors include marital strife, prior mental illness, and insufficient social support, affecting risk levels.
The analysis recommends high-risk mothers undergo screening during pregnancy to identify potential issues early.
The findings suggest that enhancing social support and marital bonds, alongside psychological support, is crucial for intervention.

Abstract

PPD was 15.7% common, and its pathophysiology included social, psychological, and biological factors. The biggest predictors were marital strife, prior mental illness, and a lack of social support. It is advised that high-risk moms be screened for pregnancy and that a thorough intervention system be put in place, which should include boosting social support, bolstering marital bonds, and improving psychological support.

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75dc7c6e9836116a2801e — DOI: https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i2.113101

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Xiao-Wei Yang

Xue-Lian Jiang

Yan-Li Wu

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World Journal of Psychiatry

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Chongqing Medical University

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