Table 1.
Comparison of the sample characteristics and depression status among postpartum woman
| Item | Category | N (%) | Depressed (n = 168) % | Non-depressed (n = 1719) % | P (Chi-Square Test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s Age | |||||
| ≤ 25 | 91(4.82) | 7.74 | 4.54 | 0.243 | |
| (25–30] | 529(28.03) | 27.98 | 28.04 | ||
| (30,35] | 881(46.69) | 47.02 | 46.66 | ||
| > 35 | 386(20.46) | 17.26 | 20.77 | ||
| Area | |||||
| Central urban area | 537(28.46) | 33.33 | 27.98 | 0.339 | |
| Sub-central | 620(32.86) | 30.95 | 33.04 | ||
| Others | 730(38.69) | 35.71 | 38.98 | ||
| Forms of delivery | |||||
| Cesarean delivery | 876(46.42) | 46.43 | 46.42 | 0.999 | |
| Vaginal Delivery | 1011(53.58) | 53.57 | 53.58 | ||
| Delivery history | |||||
| Yes | 476(25.23) | 27.98 | 24.96 | 0.390 | |
| No | 1411(74.77) | 72.02 | 75.04 | ||
| Expectations of the child's gender | |||||
| Consistent | 1353(71.70) | 72.62 | 71.61 | 0.301 | |
| Inconsistent | 49(2.60) | 4.17 | 2.44 | ||
| Not care | 485(25.70) | 23.21 | 25.95 | ||