The effect of the presence of anemia during and after pregnancy on the development of postpartum depression symptoms

Abstract

Objective: Postpartum depression is a significant mental health issue that affects mothers in the postpartum period and can be influenced by various biological and environmental factors. This study aims to examine the impact of during pregnancy and the postpartum period on the occurrence of postpartum depression symptoms. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital Training family health care center. A total of 104 patients within the first 6 months postpartum period were included in the study between September 5 and October 5, 2023. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS v.25 software. Symptoms of depression were assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and the results were evaluated based on this scale. Data obtained from the study were analyzed using IBM SPSS v.25 software, and p