Military

Postpartum Depression in a Military Sample

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects nearly 1 in 8 mothers and has many negative implications. Studies show particular risk factors are linked with PPD. There are nearly 200,000 women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, but little is known regarding PPD and active duty (AD) mothers.

2008
Appolonio, K.
Fingerhut, R.

Postpartum Depression in a Military Sample

An exploratory study of rates and psychosocial risk factors (e.g., prenatal anxiety and depression, low self-esteem life stress, etc.) of postpartum depression in the military was conducted at Wilford Hall Medical Center with active duty women Service members.

2008
Appolonio, K.
Fingerhut, R.