Postpartum depression in Gujarat, India: Associations with social support, breastfeeding attitudes, and self-efficacy
The findings highlight the significant associations between PPD and various sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychosocial factors among postpartum women in Gujarat, India. Interventions targeting social support, breastfeeding attitudes, and self-efficacy, as well as targeted support for women with identified risk factors, may help mitigate the burden of PPD and promote maternal well-being.
Authors
- M Yogesh
- Roshni Vamja
- Bhumika Surati
- Raza Munshi
Institutions
- Navsari Agricultural University (IN)
- Government Medical College (IN)
- M. P. Shah Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_816_24
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17