Edinburgh scale-based evidence on postpartum depression
Section: LEARNING TO TEACH
How to quote
Bueno Montero E. Evidencia de la escala de Edimburgo ante la depresión postparto. Educare21 2014; 12(2). Disponible en: http://www.enfermeria21.com/revistas/educare/
Authors
Estefanía Bueno Montero
Position
Enfermera y especialista Obstétrico-Ginecológica (matrona). Hospital Virgen del Rocío (Sevilla).
Contact address
Especial Getares, 33. 11207 Algeciras.
Contact email: Buenoestefania@hotmail.es
Abstract
From a psychosocial perspective, postpartum period involves a difficult experience for women due to newborn demands, a wish to do their best to fulfil a motherhood role, and lack of confidence on their abilities to fulfil such a role.
A number of studies have suggested that up to 20% of women will suffer a depression event during their life.
Risk for depression is thought to be especially high over the postpartum period.
Depressive disorders are a significant public health issue; women are more commonly involved and show a higher risk during pregnancy and postpartum.
Keywords:
Postpartum depression; Edinburgh scale; depressive disorderspregnancy
Versión en Español
Título:
Evidencia de la escala de Edimburgo ante la depresión postparto