The goal of this observational study is to assess the prevalence of postpartum depression and analyze its relationship with body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and social media appearance comparison in postpartum women seeking care at the Obstetrics Department.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the current status of postpartum depression, body image dissatisfaction, and self-objectification in this population? How do body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and appearance-related social media comparison correlate with postpartum depression? Participants will answer online survey questions about their psychological status and social media usage.
Aged ≥ 18 years;
Between 4 weeks and 12 months postpartum;
Able to read and comprehend the Chinese questionnaire, and capable of using a smartphone;
Voluntary participation in the study with a signed written informed consent form.
A confirmed pre-pregnancy diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or intellectual disabilities, preventing normal communication;
Diagnosed with depression during pregnancy or the postpartum period, and currently receiving pharmacological or psychological therapy;
Experiencing severe pregnancy or postpartum complications with an unstable clinical condition, rendering the participant unable to complete the questionnaire;
Having a newborn with congenital malformations or severe medical conditions;