Prevalence of postpartum depression in China

In this study, random questionnaire survey and SPSS statistical analysis were used to investigate and evaluate depression, family function, and social support among postpartum women in Fujian, China.To investigate the emotional state and influencing factors of postpartum women, and to reduce the incidence of postpartum depression, and improve postpartum happiness by intervening influencing factors.Through the survey, it was found that family function and social support were the two major influencing factors for postpartum depression in Chinese women.The mean of the total score of total function was the highest in family function, and the mean of total score of subjective support was the highest in social support, which were the main factors affecting postpartum depression.In order to reduce the incidence of depression in postpartum women in China, the following suggestions were summarized: First, improve family function: family members sincerely caring, understanding and supporting each other, division of labor and cooperation, brainstorming, and trying to solve problems with new methods.The second is to improve social support: the society and the government provide material assistance; Bao Ma is supported, understood and respected in family, life and work; Mutual support and help between individuals.This study provides an important guiding direction for reducing the incidence of depression in Chinese postpartum women.Implement family functions, improve social support, and serve to improve postpartum depression.

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International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology
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2024-08-15
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https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2024.016
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Prevalence of postpartum depression in China

Guimei Zhang
International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Prevalence of postpartum depression in China

Guimei Zhang
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Abstract

In this study, random questionnaire survey and SPSS statistical analysis were used to investigate and evaluate depression, family function, and social support among postpartum women in Fujian, China.To investigate the emotional state and influencing factors of postpartum women, and to reduce the incidence of postpartum depression, and improve postpartum happiness by intervening influencing factors.Through the survey, it was found that family function and social support were the two major influencing factors for postpartum depression in Chinese women.The mean of the total score of total function was the highest in family function, and the mean of total score of subjective support was the highest in social support, which were the main factors affecting postpartum depression.In order to reduce the incidence of depression in postpartum women in China, the following suggestions were summarized: First, improve family function: family members sincerely caring, understanding and supporting each other, division of labor and cooperation, brainstorming, and trying to solve problems with new methods.The second is to improve social support: the society and the government provide material assistance; Bao Ma is supported, understood and respected in family, life and work; Mutual support and help between individuals.This study provides an important guiding direction for reducing the incidence of depression in Chinese postpartum women.Implement family functions, improve social support, and serve to improve postpartum depression.

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