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Obstetric Characteristics and Management of Patients with Postpartum Psychosis in a Tertiary Hospital Setting
Joint Authors
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Postpartum psychosis is the most severe and uncommon form of postnatal affective illness.
It constitutes a medical emergency.
Acute management emphasizes hospitalization to ensure safety, antipsychotic medication adherence, and treatment of the underlying disorder.
Objective.
The aim of the study was to determine the obstetric characteristics and management of patients with postpartum psychosis in a tertiary centre in North-Western Nigeria.
Methodology.
This was a 10-year retrospective study.
Records of the patients diagnosed with postpartum psychosis from January 1st, 2002, to December 31st, 2011, were retrieved and relevant data extracted and analyzed using the SPSS for Windows version 16.0.
Results.
There were 29 cases of postpartum psychosis giving an incidence of 1.1 per 1000 deliveries.
The mean age of the patients was 20.6 ± 4 years.
Twelve (55%) were primiparae, 16 (72.7%) were unbooked, and 13 (59%) delivered at home.
All had vaginal deliveries at term.
There were 12 (52.2%) live births, and 11 (47.8%) perinatal deaths and the fetal sex ratio was equal.
The most common presentation was talking irrationally.
Conclusion.
There is need for risk factor evaluation for puerperal psychosis during the antenatal period especially in primigravidae and more advocacies to encourage women to book for antenatal care in our environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shehu, C. E.& Yunusa, M. A.. 2015. Obstetric Characteristics and Management of Patients with Postpartum Psychosis in a Tertiary Hospital Setting. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075502
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shehu, C. E.& Yunusa, M. A.. Obstetric Characteristics and Management of Patients with Postpartum Psychosis in a Tertiary Hospital Setting. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075502
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shehu, C. E.& Yunusa, M. A.. Obstetric Characteristics and Management of Patients with Postpartum Psychosis in a Tertiary Hospital Setting. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075502
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075502