The impact of social-cultural factors on postpartum depression in Vietnam: literature review

Abstract

Postpartum depression causes physical and mental harm to mothers and infants for short and long terms. Postpartum depression is caused by many factors such as biology, psychology, family, society and culture. Due to the important role of culture for people, especially in Vietnam, which is influenced by Confucian culture, this article will try to consider the relationship between socio-cultural factors and postpartum depression in Vietnam.