Does Perceived Quality of Care Moderate Postpartum Depression? A Secondary Analysis of a Two-Stage Survey

ConclusionsThese findings suggest risk factors for PPD symptoms are moderated by perceived quality of care and therefore, maternity providers can influence women ’s psychological wellbeing postpartum by providing very good perceived quality of care during the hospital stay for birth. However, these findings should be interpreted cautiously due to a lack of a direct, proven relationship between provider action and women’s perceived quality of care.
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - Category: Health Management Source Type: research