Prevalence of maternal antenatal and postnatal depression and their association with sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors: A multicentre study in Italy

Background: Perinatal depression is a widespread and burdensome mental disorder. The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence both antenatal postnatal in large sample women Italy analyse their association with sociodemographic socioeconomic factors. Methods: Cross-sectional data from eleven healthcare centres located throughout (2017–2018) analysed (n = 1471). Depressive disorder was assessed Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), factors also measured. Prevalences by perinatal period estimated, associations evaluated using logistic regression models. All analyses stratified period: (i.e., conception delivery) vs. nine months after delivery). Results: With cut-off score set at 12 points, 6.4% during pregnancy 19.9% period, odds ratio for postpartum antepartum 3.65 (2.56–5.39). High economic status associated an approximate fivefold reduction (ORa: 0.23, 95%CI: 0.10-0.54) about sixfold 0.15, 0.05-0.45). Limitations: cross-sectional. EPDS has sensitivity 55.6%. Conclusion: strongly disadvantages. Early procedures evaluate provision economical support mothers might reduce its direct indirect costs.