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  • Title: Prevalence, onset and comorbidity of postpartum anxiety and depressive disorders.
    Author: Reck C, Struben K, Backenstrass M, Stefenelli U, Reinig K, Fuchs T, Sohn C, Mundt C.
    Journal: Acta Psychiatr Scand; 2008 Dec; 118(6):459-68. PubMed ID: 18840256.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The study presents data on the 3-month prevalences of postpartum anxiety disorders (PAD) and postpartum depressive disorders (PDD) and their comorbidity in a German community sample. Associations with sociodemographic variables and previous history of psychopathology were analysed. METHOD: Data were gathered in a longitudinal study over the first 3 months postpartum. In a two-stage screening procedure, a population-based representative sample of 1024 postpartum women was assessed for symptoms of anxiety and depression using DSM-IV-based screening instruments. RESULTS: The estimated rates of DSM-IV disorders were 11.1% for PAD and 6.1% for PDD. Comorbidity was found in 2.1%. The rate for PAD with postpartum onset was 2.2% and for PDD 4.6%. Young mothers and mothers with a low education level had a heightened risk of developing depression following delivery. CONCLUSION: Because of the clinical relevance of PAD, controlled studies and specialized programmes for prevention and treatment are urgently required.
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