Table 1.
Comparison of demographic characteristics, delivery characteristics, and the proportion of preeclampsia in women with and without postpartum depression.
| Variables | PPD group (N=35) | NO-PPD group (N=145) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal women | 11 | 79 | |
| Preeclampsia | 24 | 66 | 0.014 |
| Delivery mode | |||
| Vaginal delivery | 4 | 32 | |
| Cesarean section | 31 | 113 | 0.158 |
| Age(y) | 30(27-33) | 29(27-32) | 0.621 |
| Gravidity | 2(1-4) | 2(1-3) | 0.905 |
| Parity | 0(0-1) | 0(0-1) | 0.516 |
| Previous C-S∗ | 0(0-0) | 0(0-0) | 0.810 |
| Gestational weeks(d) | 268(262-275) | 271(261.5-277) | 0.289 |
| Neonatal weight(g) | 2900(2350-3410) | 3020(2740-3300) | 0.885 |
| BMI (kg/m2)# | 28.34(25.78-29.34) | 28.23(26.04-30.32) | 0.402 |
| Premature birth | |||
| Yes | 7 | 33 | |
| No | 28 | 112 | 0.725 |
Continuous variables are presented as the median ± quartile, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to determine differences. Categorical data are presented as frequencies, and the chi-square test was used to compare differences.
∗Previous cesarean section.
#BMI before delivery.