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March 3, 2026World Journal of Psychiatry2 citationsOpen Access

Clinical investigation of postpartum depression risk factors and screening predictors

XYXiao-Wei YangXJXue-Lian JiangYWYan-Li Wu

Key Points

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) was found to be 15.7% common among new mothers, highlighting its prevalence.
  • Key predictors include marital strife, prior mental illness, and insufficient social support, affecting risk levels.
  • The analysis recommends high-risk mothers undergo screening during pregnancy to identify potential issues early.
  • The findings suggest that enhancing social support and marital bonds, alongside psychological support, is crucial for intervention.

Abstract

PPD was 15.7% common, and its pathophysiology included social, psychological, and biological factors. The biggest predictors were marital strife, prior mental illness, and a lack of social support. It is advised that high-risk moms be screened for pregnancy and that a thorough intervention system be put in place, which should include boosting social support, bolstering marital bonds, and improving psychological support.

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Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75dc7c6e9836116a2801ehttps://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i2.113101
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