Table 4.
Correlation analysis of risk factors with postnatal anxiety and depression.
| Risk factors | Postnatal anxiety (HADS) | Postnatal depression (Beck) |
|---|---|---|
| Past psychiatric illness | 0.45 | 0.25 |
| Family history of psych. illness | 0.45 | 0.35 |
| Lack of support | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Hostile non-supportive partner | 0.43 | 0.32 |
| Low socioeconomic status | 0.44 | 0.25 |
| Stress due to the number of kids | 0.55 | 0.30 |
| Physical morbidity | 0.32 | 0.24 |