Network analysis of postpartum depression symptoms and perinatal risk factors in Chinese women: a prospective observational study
This study reveals a significant prevalence of PPD among mothers in China. It underscores the positive impact of skin-to-skin contact, continuous postpartum care and tailored breastfeeding support in addressing PPD. These findings will advance PPD prevention strategies and inform evidence-based clinical practice in postpartum care.
Authors
- Hong Lu
- Qiong Luo
- Xian Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8472-5380)
- Jiasi Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4776-1037)
- Xiaobo Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4658-8669)
- Junxiao Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8645-3675)
- J. Q. Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6852-8720)
- Gong Lu-xia
- Hongxiao He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4992-4557)
- Zhu Xiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5312-7262)
- Junying Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7782-6706)
- Xiaona Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1118-5963)
- Jinbing An (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2784-1390)
- Ruyan Pang
Institutions
- Hebei Medical University (CN)
- United Nations Children's Fund (US)
- Peking University (CN)
- Zhengzhou University (CN)
- Handan Polytechnic College (CN)
- Chinese Medical Association (CN)
- United Nations Children's Fund India (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1604013
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- UNICEF