Bakr Kalo Author
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Psychiatry, Health Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology
HESN Coordinator Deputy, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bakr Kalo works as an HESN Coordinator Deputy at the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia and is interested in the fields of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Abnormal Psychology
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Author(s): Ghadi Faisal Subahi and Bakr Kalo
Background: Postpartum physical and emotional health remains unaddressed by researchers, clinicians and women themselves. An important factor that affects postpartum recovery is the method of delivery. The objectives of this study were to estimate the incidence of postpartum physical health problems and depression in the first three months after delivery and to identify their relationship with mode of delivery along with other factors associated with the incidence of postpartum depression (PPD).
Methods: In this prospective cohort study, women were recruited from three public hospitals within 24-48 hours after delivery. Edinburgh postpartum depression scale (EPDS) and structured validated questionnaires were used. Follo... view moreĀ»