ABSTRACT

[Abstract] Objective Based on the delivery experience, this paper explores the risk factors of postpartum depression (PPD) in primiparas.
Methods Ninety-two pregnant women from February 2021 to February 2024 were included in the survey. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted on the general information and the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ 2.0) of the two groups.
Results Among the 92 parturients, 22 were diagnosed with PPD; there were significant differences in maternal age, husband-wife relationship, husband's companionship, and newborn hospitalization between the two groups (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in educational background, mode of delivery, and place of residence (P>0.05). The PPD group's CEQ 2.0 questionnaire safety perception, self-ability, professional support, sense of participation, and total scores were all significantly lower than those of the non-PPD group (P<0.05). Multifactor analysis showed that poor relationship between husband and wife, lack of husband's company, hospitalization of newborn, own ability, and safety perception are influencing factors of PPD.
Conclusion   First-time mothers with PDD during delivery had a worse labor experience, and poor delivery experience, such as ability and safety perception, can increase the risk of PPD.

Key words: [Key words] New Mothers; Childbirth Experience; Postpartum Depression