Table 2 Descriptive characteristics and frequency distributions of access paths, reasons for using SmartMoms, and help-seeking intentions (n = 217) Note. Based on observed data. a multiple responses possible. Factor levels in parentheses.
From: SmartMoms – a web application to raise awareness and provide information on postpartum depression
Variables | N (%) |
|---|---|
Age in years (n = 214) M = 32.5; SD = 4.8; Range = 20–55 | |
20–29 (I) | 54 (25.2) |
≥ 30 (II) | 160 (74.8) |
Number of Children (n = 210) M = 1.4; SD = 0.6; Range = 1–4 | |
1 (I) | 136 (64.8) |
≥2(II) | 74 (35.2) |
Education (Highest degree) (n = 214) | |
None (0) | 0 (0) |
Lower/Higher Secondary school leaving certificate (I) | 61 (28.5) |
A level (II) | 47 (22.0) |
University degree (III) | 106 (49.5) |
Marital Status (n = 214) | |
Single (I) | 7 (3.3) |
Partnership (II) | 207 (96.7) |
Lifetime PPD Diagnosis (n = 214) (Have you ever been diagnosed with PPD?) | |
No (I) | 176 (82.2) |
Yes (II) | 38 (17.8) |
Lifetime Other Mental Disorder (n = 216) (Have you ever been diagnosed with a different mental disorder?) | |
No (I) | 194 (89.8) |
Yes (II) | 22 (10.2) |
Childbirth Experiences (n = 214) (How would you describe your birth experience?) | |
Rather negative (I) | 138 (64.5) |
Rather positive (II) | 67 (35.5) |
Help-seeking Intentions (n = 213) (Do you already have or plan to use any of the help services mentioned?) | |
No (I) | 166 (77.9) |
Yes (II) | 47 (22.1) |
Access through (n = 216) | |
midwife | 12 (5.6) |
gynecologist | 3 (1.4) |
Specially trained social workers | 1 (0.5) |
Friends | 19 (8.8) |
Social Media | 177 (81.9) |
Maternity Clinic | 6 (1.9) |
Reasons for using SmartMoms a (n = 217) | % of cases |
Testing vulnerability | 44 (20.3) |
PPD prevention | 130 (59.9) |
Getting information anonymously | 24 (11.1) |
Curiosity | 26 (12.0) |
Other reasons | 34 (15.7) |