Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Psychiatry 1735-4587 1 4 2006 12 15 140 147 Zohrehsadat Hashemi Faculty member of Zabol Medical University Irandokht Asadi Sadeghi Azar Faculty member of Zabol Medical University Forugh Forghani Faculty member of Zabol Medical University 2015 10 17 Objectivet: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among women living in Zabol, a city in South-East of Iran. Method: 2 to 8 weeks after delivery, 408 women were assessed for depression and some of its risk factors. Results: The prevalence of postpartum depression was (40.4 %). Risk factors for the onset of post-partum depression included younger age, low income families, unemployment, history of depression, lack of family support, formula feeding, relationship difficulties with spouse, parents or parents-in-law. Type of delivery, number of pregnancy, number of delivery, satisfaction with sex of the baby, and number of children, were not associated with occurrence of PPD. Conclusion: Depression occurs frequently after childbirth. The findings have implications for policies concerning maternal and childcare programs. https://ijps.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijps/article/view/421 https://ijps.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijps/article/download/421/417