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Impact of maternal stressors and neonatal clinical factors on post-partum depression screening scores
How Mom’s Stress and Newborn Health Affect Postpartum Depression Scores
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Abstract
The incidence of positive postpartum depression screening was 19% among mothers of NICU-hospitalized infants.
- Positive postpartum depression screening was associated with exclusive breastfeeding, with rates of 67% in those screened positive compared to 35% in those not screened positive.
- Mothers under the age of 35 years had a higher incidence of positive PPD screening at 32%, compared to 12% in older mothers.
- Higher mean postpartum depression screening scores were observed in infants with intraventricular hemorrhage and necrotizing enterocolitis.
- Overall and specific parental stress scores related to the NICU environment were correlated with positive PPD screening outcomes.
- No significant differences in demographic factors or neonatal comorbidities were found between mothers with positive and negative PPD screenings.
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