Partner relationship quality predicts later postpartum depression independently of the chronicity of depressive symptoms.

Alexandre Faisal-CuryKaren M TabbAlicia Matijasevich

Published in: Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999) (2021)

Late PPD (12 to 15 months after giving birth) is very common among low-income women, and is independently associated with different aspects of the couple's relationship. Improving PRQ may prevent late PPD. Future investigations are warranted.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
sleep quality
social support
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
current status
type diabetes
quality improvement
skeletal muscle
hiv infected
antiretroviral therapy