Postpartum weight retention and its relation with depression
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Introduction
Postpartum weight retention plays an important role in the development of obesity and its associated health risks in women. The objective of this study was to determine the postpartum weight retention rate and its relationship with postpartum depression.Materials And Methods
An analytical study performed on 309 women, 6 months after childbirth. Data was collected by self-constructed demographic/obstetric characteristics questionnaires and Edinburgh postnatal depression scale.Results
At six months after child birth 83.5% of the women did not achieve pre-pregnancy weight and the average retained weight was 4.04 kg. Forty five point five percent of women faced substantial postpartum weight retention (≥5 kg). Eighteen point one percent of women were at risk of postpartum depression. Based on logistic regression analysis, inadequate sleep (PConclusion
The results of this research highlight the importance of postpartum weight retention and its role in womens health. Due to the high levels of postpartum weight retention, the need for specific educational programs about postpartum weight management by healthcare providers is crucial.Keywords:
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Persian
Published:
Koomesh, Volume:19 Issue: 2, 2017
Pages:
276 to 285
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