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Table 2 Distribution of the respondents regarding knowledge on PPD among social support networks during COVID-19 pandemic in Klang Valley, Malaysia

From: Improving knowledge, attitudes and beliefs: a cross-sectional study of postpartum depression awareness among social support networks during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia

No

Items

Correctn (%)

Incorrect n (%)

1

The occurrence of postpartum depression is higher during COVID-19 pandemic

212 (53.8)

182 (46.2)

2

Severe dejection and irritability, more than 15 days postpartum, are manifestations of postpartum depression

256 (65.0)

138 (35.0)

3

To overcome postpartum depression, the motivation of family and friends is a must during COVID-19 pandemic

355 (90.1)

39 (9.9)

4

Hormonal changes can cause postpartum depression

319 (81.0)

75 (19.0)

5

Women with postpartum depression only think about self-harm

133 (33.8)

261 (66.2)

6

Psychological intervention is productive in treating postpartum depression during COVID-19 pandemic

286 (72.6)

108 (27.4)

7

Women with symptoms of depression and anxiety during pregnancy tend to have postpartum depression

241 (61.2)

153 (38.8)

8

Women with postpartum depression cannot respond well to the infant's needs

242 (61.4)

152 (38.6)

9

Professional help is a need in treating postpartum depression during COVID-19 pandemic

339 (86.0)

55 (14.0)

10

The possibility of harming infants is high for women with postpartum depression

252 (64.0)

142 (36.0)

11

Women with postpartum depression usually have loss of appetite

207 (52.5)

187 (47.5)

12

Sleep disturbance occurred in women with postpartum depression

278 (70.6)

116 (29.4)

13

The women with postpartum depression do not communicate well with their parents and children

242 (61.4)

152 (38.6)

14

Women with postpartum depression cannot be diagnosed by general practitioner

62 (15.7)

332 (84.3)

15

Only women with a history of psychological problems or who did not wish to become pregnant can develop postpartum depression

207 (52.5)

187 (47.5)

16

Supplement and vitamin are recommended in treating postpartum depression

56 (14.2)

338 (85.8)

  1. Frequency (n, %) of respondents answered correctly are presented in black