Table 4 Logistic regression results for Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression (N = 171)
From: Demographic, psychosocial and clinical factors associated with postpartum depression in Kenyan women
| Variable (Reference category) | 1a | 2 a | 3 a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antepartum depression (No) | 2.83 (1.09–7.20)* | 2.50 (0.79–7.77) | 3.37 (0.98–11.64) |
| Relationship with partner’s mother good (other) | 0.69 (0.24–1.95) | 0.83 (0.28–2.53) | |
| Economic stress (No) | 2.73 (1.02–7.50)* | 2.54 (0.89–7.43) | |
| Conflict with partner (No conflict) | 7.12 (2.62–20.67)* | 7.52 (2.65–23.13)* | |
| Partner helping with child care (No) | 0.49 (0.17–1.46) | 0.66 (0.20–2.16) | |
| Mode of delivery (C-section) | 0.53 (0.15–2.03) | ||
| Low birth weight (No) | 1.31 (0.19–6.95) | ||
| Nursery admission (No) | 0.73 (0.11–4.03) | ||
| Birth complications/outcome (No/baby alive) | 2.71 (0.74–9.93) |