Table 4 Impact of pPDPH on Psychological Well-being, Relationship and Childcare
Variable | Total N = 179 | Confirmed N = 82 | Unconfirmed N = 97 |
|---|---|---|---|
DASS21 Score Depression | |||
No Depression | 30 (16.8) | 22 (26.8) | 8 (8.2) |
Depression | 149 (83.2) | 60 (73.2) | 89 (91.8) |
DASS21 Score Anxiety | |||
No Anxiety | 3 (1.7) | 2 (2.4) | 1 (1.0) |
Anxiety | 176 (98.3) | 80 (97.6) | 96 (99.0) |
DASS21 Score Stress | |||
No Stress | 21 (11.7) | 11 (13.4) | 10 (10.3) |
Stress | 158 (88.3) | 71 (86.6) | 87 (89.7) |
Trauma: Do you believe that pPDPH may have triggered a trauma or emotional distress? | |||
No Negative Impact | 4 (2.2) | 1 (1.2) | 3 (3.1) |
I’m uncertain about trauma, but I feel uncomfortable | 24 (13.4) | 16 (19.5) | 8 (8.2) |
Feel Traumatized | 113 (63.1) | 37 (45.1) | 76 (78.4) |
Emotionally Distressed | 38 (21.2) | 28 (34.1) | 10 (10.3) |
Change or difficulties in your relationship | |||
Problems Worked Through | 41 (29.5) | 14 (23.3) | 27 (34.2) |
Significant Difficulties Struggling | 65 (46.8) | 34 (56.7) | 31 (39.2) |
Separation/Divorce Due to pPDPH | 18 (12.9) | 3 (5.0) | 15 (19.0) |
No Impact on Relationship | 7 (5.0) | 4 (6.7) | 3 (3.8) |
Prefer Not to Answer | 8 (5.8) | 5 (8.3) | 3 (3.8) |
Ability to take care of children | |||
Not at all | 20 (23.3) | 7 (21.2) | 13 (24.5) |
Under 1 h | 23 (26.7) | 7 (21.2) | 16 (30.2) |
2–4 h | 17 (19.8) | 7 (21.2) | 10 (18.9) |
4–6 h | 15 (17.4) | 6 (18.2) | 9 (17.0) |
Whole day | 11 (12.8) | 6 (18.2) | 5 (9.4) |
Support for Household/Childcare | |||
No Support | 55 (30.7) | 23 (28.0) | 32 (33.0) |
Support from Spouse/Partner | 75 (41.9) | 36 (43.9) | 39 (40.2) |
Support from Grandparents | 24 (13.4) | 10 (12.2) | 14 (14.4) |
Support from Friends | 9 (5.0) | 7 (8.5) | 2 (2.1) |
Institutional/State Care | 16 (8.9) | 6 (7.3) | 10 (10.3) |