Factors associated with postnatal depression in puerperal women in Antioquia, according to the Edinburgh scale

Abstract

Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complication that often occurs in women during this period and represents a health risk in the dyad mother - child. Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of postpartum depression in Colombia. Materials and methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, 203 women residents in the department of Antioquia - Colombia were registered, who had the birth between 2017 - 2018 and the Edinburgh scale was applied up to 6 months after delivery. Results: The median age of the women studied was 25 years, interquartile range (RIQ 21-30 years), 45,9 % live in rural areas, 64.5 % had a bachelor's degree, 20.27% had scores ≥ 10 as a probable indicator of PPD, 23.2% had a personal history of depression, and 26.7% confirmed a family history of depression. Conclusions: Some epidemiological variables and those included in the Edinburgh scale for postpartum depression are described and associated. Psychological disorders, personal and family history of depression, those associated with the development postpartum depression are evident.