Major depressive disorder in the perinatal period: using data linkage to inform perinatal mental health policy

摘要: This study aims to investigate hospital admission of major depressive disorders (MDD) before and after birth. Population data for all primiparous women admitted the with birth were used. The comparison group consisted 10 % not a diagnosis psychiatric disorder or substance use. A total 728 had first (501 in postpartum year). rate decreased during pregnancy increased markedly three months (peaking second month 10.74/1,000 person year ratio 12.56) compared 6 months prior pregnancy. Admission remained elevated year. Older maternal age, smoking, elective caesarian section neonatal intensive care unit special nursery associated higher admission. Women born outside Australia those most socioeconomically disadvantaged less likely be Overall risk rose significantly across entire has significant implications policy service planning mood perinatal period.