Factors associated to depressive symptoms in mothers with children hospitalized in pediatric and neonatology units of Peru: a case-control study.

Introduction: Postpartum depression has increased significantly worldwide, but in the central Peruvian mountain, there are no studies that address this problem.

Objectives: To identify and to establish risk factors for postpartum depression in mothers whose children are hospitalized in pediatrics/neonatology units in Huancayo.

Methods: This is a case-control study.