Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore Post partum Depression (PPD) and the factors that can contribute to PPD, with an emphasis on stressful life events. The study was conducted in Tirana. 398 new mothers from one month postpartum to one year post partum were part of the study. (PPD) and Beck Predictor of Postpartum Depression Inventory (PPDI) are used in this study to evaluate women with PPD and factors contributing to PPD.Approximately 23% of women that used Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale resulted with PPD. The study found a weak relationship between Post Partum Depression and stressful life events. Marital problems and death in the family were the main stressful life events related to PPD DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n4p311
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