Study on the Relationship Between Chinese Women's Perinatal Mental Health and Socioeconomic Status

Study on the Relationship Between Chinese Women's Perinatal Mental Health and Socioeconomic Status

The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between perinatal women's mental health and socioeconomic status, observe the perinal outcomes of different income level, and make mental health reference value for them. Questionaires will be used to investigate women's income and mental health status in 4 periods, including the first, second, third trimester and postpartum 42 days. After delivery, birth outcomes will be collected from participating hospitals' clinical case system. All data will be analysed with statistical software.

The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between perinatal women's mental health and socioeconomic status, observe the perinal outcomes of different income level, and make mental health reference value for them. Several hospitals from 5 provinces located in the est, west, south, north and middle of China will participate in the study which plans to include 5000 pregnant women. Questionaire will be used to investigate women's income and mental health status in 4 periods, including the first, second, third trimester and postpartum 42 days. After delivery, birth outcomes will be collected from participating hospitals' clinical case system. All data will be analysed with statistical software.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be able to read and understand informed consent; Age 18-59; Singleton in 12-14 gestational weeks; Plan to give bith in participating hospital; Must be able to comply with study regulations;

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unmarried women; Multiple-pregnancy; Clinical diagnosis of mental disorders before;