Socio-demographic risk factors and proportion of postpartum depression in a tertiary care centre of east delhi

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious condition generally occurs at 4-6 weeks after delivery. Many women suffering from postpartum depression fail to seek help due to social stigma and inadequate social support in a developing country like India. Women were assessed by Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Hindi version for postpartum depression at 2 weeks and 6 weeks postpartum. Prevalence of PPD was 16% and Socio demographic factors significantly associated with PPD are lower socio economic status and joint family.