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Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies

Cilt: 23 Sayı: 1 31 Mart 2026
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Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies

Öz

Aim: Postpartum depression represents a major public health concern and is a leading cause of maternal morbidity in the perinatal period. Women with high-risk pregnancies may be particularly vulnerable due to increased physiological stress and psychological burden. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and severity of postpartum depressive symptoms between women with high-risk and low-risk pregnancies using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Materials / Method: This retrospective, observational, and comparative study included 1,955 postpartum women who delivered at Ankara Etlik City Hospital between July and December 2024. Of these, 873 women had high-risk pregnancies and 1,082 had low-risk pregnancies. High-risk pregnancy was defined by the presence of obstetric or maternal systemic complications. EPDS screening was routinely performed between postpartum days 10 and 14, with a score of ≥13 indicating increased risk for postpartum depression. Demographic, obstetric, and EPDS data were analyzed and compared between groups. Results: Women with high-risk pregnancies had significantly higher mean EPDS scores compared with those with low-risk pregnancies (12.30 ± 4.88 vs. 7.36 ± 3.69, p < 0.001). The proportion of women at increased risk for postpartum depression (EPDS ≥13) was markedly higher in the high-risk group than in the low-risk group (48.7% vs. 8.3%, p < 0.001). No significant differences in EPDS scores were observed among specific high-risk obstetric subgroups. Conclusion: High-risk pregnancies are associated with a substantially increased prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms, independent of specific obstetric diagnoses. These findings highlight the importance of routine postpartum depression screening and targeted mental health follow-up in women with high-risk pregnancies.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

This study was not supported by any institution.

Etik Beyan

This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Ankara Etlik City Hospital (Approval No: BADEK 2025-598).

Teşekkür

The authors would like to thank the editors for their time and valuable efforts.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

18 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 23 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Erbey, S., Sapmaz, M. A., Tezcan, A. Y., & Soysal, Ç. (2026). Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 23(1), 70-76. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1855815
AMA
1.Erbey S, Sapmaz MA, Tezcan AY, Soysal Ç. Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies. JGON. 2026;23(1):70-76. doi:10.38136/jgon.1855815
Chicago
Erbey, Sait, Mehmet Alican Sapmaz, Aysu Yeşim Tezcan, ve Çağanay Soysal. 2026. “Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 (1): 70-76. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1855815.
EndNote
Erbey S, Sapmaz MA, Tezcan AY, Soysal Ç (01 Mart 2026) Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 1 70–76.
IEEE
[1]S. Erbey, M. A. Sapmaz, A. Y. Tezcan, ve Ç. Soysal, “Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies”, JGON, c. 23, sy 1, ss. 70–76, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1855815.
ISNAD
Erbey, Sait - Sapmaz, Mehmet Alican - Tezcan, Aysu Yeşim - Soysal, Çağanay. “Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23/1 (01 Mart 2026): 70-76. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1855815.
JAMA
1.Erbey S, Sapmaz MA, Tezcan AY, Soysal Ç. Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies. JGON. 2026;23:70–76.
MLA
Erbey, Sait, vd. “Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, c. 23, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 70-76, doi:10.38136/jgon.1855815.
Vancouver
1.Sait Erbey, Mehmet Alican Sapmaz, Aysu Yeşim Tezcan, Çağanay Soysal. Comparison of Postpartum Depression Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies. JGON. 01 Mart 2026;23(1):70-6. doi:10.38136/jgon.1855815