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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression in Yaounde, Cameroon

  AUTHORS: Nadège Djoda Adama, Pascal Foumane, Jean Pierre Kamga Olen, Julius Sama Dohbit, Esther Ngo Um Meka, Emile Mboudou

  KEYWORDS: Postpartum Depression, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Cameroon

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.5 No.11, September 21, 2015

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Postpartum Depression is one of the commonest complications of the postpartum period. In Cameroon, little is known about this condition. Our objective was to determine the prevalence and identify the risk factors for postpartum depression. Methodology: The study was carried out at the Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, from November 4th 2013 to April 4th 2014. All the women between the 4th and 6th week after birth who gave their consent were included. A pretested questionnaire including demographic, psychosocial, maternal and infant variables as well as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was filled. A woman with an EPDS score ≥12 was considered having postpartum depression, while a score