Author/Authors :
Shaban, Zainab Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Dolatian, Mahrokh Department of Midwifery - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Shams, Jamal Department of Psychiatry - Behavioral Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Alavi-Majd, Hamid Department of Biostatistics - School of Paramedical Sciences - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Mahmoodi, Zohreh Department of Midwifery - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery- Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, IR Iran , Sajjadi, Homeira Social Determinant of Health Research Center - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
Abstract :
Background: Childbirth might be a traumatic event for some women. Objectives: This study was conducted with the objective of investigating the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following
childbirth. Patients and Methods: The study was designed using a descriptive correlation scheme. The participants were selected from the women
referred to the healthcare centers affiliated with Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran. Personal interviews were conducted
with 600 women who were 6-8 weeks postpartum and had been undergone to this center for postpartum and child care. Results: One hundred and three (17. 2%) women had symptoms of PTSD following childbirth based on the PTSD Symptom Scale (PSS). The
results of logistic regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between maternal occupation (P = 0.01), depression level (P < 0.001)
and anxiety level (P < 0.001) with PTSD following childbirth. Conclusions: PTSD from childbirth occurs in some women. Early identification of risk factors should lead to early therapeutic intervention in
the mothers at risk of PTSD.
Keywords :
Natural Childbirth , Stress Disorders , Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Incidence
