Women with Postpartum Depression: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Ridha Wahyuni Study Program of Midwifery, Institute of Health and Science Wiyata Husada, Samarinda, Indonesia; Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Medicine, University Technology MARA, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
  • Nik Nairan Abdullah Departement of Public Health Medicine, Faculty Medicine, University Technology MARA, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
  • Akmal Hisyam Arshad Department of Obstetric & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University Technology MARA, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6499

Keywords:

women, postpartum depression, factor

Abstract

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a woman’s vulnerable period after birth up to two years after birth and impacts women, children, and families. Objectives: to describe factors associated with PPD and its treatment. Methods: A literature search was performed using the online databases Scopus, Web of Sciences, and Google Scholar. Limitations: There were limited findings in cultural and internal factors literature on PPD. Findings: We found in postpartum depression, the factors include biological, psychological, social, demographic, and bio-makers. Implications: The findings of this review may assist policymakers in developing detection for PPD.

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Published

2025-01-23

How to Cite

Wahyuni, R., Abdullah, N. N., & Arshad, A. H. (2025). Women with Postpartum Depression: A Literature Review. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(31). https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6499