Predictors of Postpartum Depression from the Logistic Regression
| Variable | Percent | Odds Ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | |||
| Previous diagnosis of depression | 42.9 | 4.003 | 2.016–7.949 |
| No history | 12.9 | 1.0 | |
| Antidepressives | |||
| Taking medication for depression | 58.3 | 3.613 | 1.207–10.817 |
| Not taking medication for depression | 15.9 | 1.0 | |
| Social support | |||
| Not very good or little/none | 30.8 | 1.278 | 0.207–7.895 |
| Adequate | 44.0 | 3.904 | 2.080–7.325 |
| Excellent or very good | 12.6 | 1.0 | |
| Parity (mean ± SE) | 1.431 | 1.204–1.701 | |
| Women with EPDS scores ≥13 | 2.3 ± 0.2 | ||
| Women with EPDS scores ≤12 | 1.5 ± 0.1 |
EPDS, Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale.