Indicator Profile of Postpartum Depression
Why Is This Important?
Postpartum depression is the most common complication related to childbirth. While postpartum depression is treatable, many women who suffer from it remain undiagnosed. Untreated postpartum depression can last as long as one to two years and may affect the ability of a woman to function in normal daily tasks. Further, untreated postpartum depression may impact family relationships, a woman's ability to bond with her baby, and the cognitive development of her baby as well as other children in the home. There may be a variety of reasons a woman does not receive treatment for postpartum depression including the inability to recognize the signs and symptoms as well as the uncertainty of knowing who to ask for help.Percentage of Utah Women Who Reported Postpartum Depression Symptoms by Medicaid Recipient Before Pregnancy, Utah PRAMS, 2004-2006
Data Notes
Women were categorized as having reported pospartum depression symptoms if they answered 'Always' or 'Often' to either of these questions: "Since your new baby was born, how often have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?" And, "Since your new baby was born, how often have you had little interest or little pleasure in doing things?" (Answer options included: always, often, sometimes, rarely, never.)Other Views
- by Maternal Age, Utah PRAMS, 2004-2006
- by Race, Utah PRAMS, 2004-2006
- by Marital Status, Utah PRAMS, 2004-2006
- by Physical Abuse During the Perinatal Time Period, Utah PRAMS, 2004-2006
- by Pregnancy Intention, Utah PRAMS, 2004-2006
- the Percentage of Women Who Did or Did Not Seek Medical Help for Depression, Utah PRAMS, 2004-2006
Definition
The percentage of Utah women who reported postpartum depression symptoms divided by the number of Utah women who delivered a live infant during 2004-2006.How We Calculated the Rates
| Numerator: | The number of Utah women who reported postpartum depression symptoms. |
| Denominator: | The number of Utah women who delivered a live infant. |
Page Content Updated On 05/05/08,
Published on 05/07/08
