Prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among a cohort of Srilankan post-partum mothers: a cross-sectional study.

Wedisha Imal Gankanda Ileperuma Arachchige Gayani Malsha Perera GunathilakeNalaka Lasantha KahawalaAugustus Keshala Probhodana Ranaweera

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2021)

Prevalence of postpartum PTSD in this community-based study is 3.6 %; which is comparable with the overall global prevalence. PTSD was significantly associated with verbal abuse during labour and postpartum depression.

Keyphrases

risk factors
social support
posttraumatic stress disorder
depressive symptoms
healthcare
physical activity
working memory
sleep quality