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World J Psychiatry. Oct 19, 2026; 16(10): 121035
Published online Oct 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121035
Published online Oct 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121035
Table 4 Comparison of postpartum depression symptom incidence among women with different pelvic floor muscle strength recovery grades, n (%)
| Pelvic floor muscle strength recovery grade | Case (n) | No depressive symptoms | Depressive mood | Postpartum depression | χ2 | P value |
| Excellent-good group | 90 | 81 (90.00) | 8 (8.89) | 1 (1.11) | 47.172 | < 0.001 |
| Moderate group | 28 | 16 (57.14) | 10 (35.71) | 2 (7.14) | ||
| Poor group | 12 | 3 (25.00) | 4 (33.33) | 5 (41.67) |
- Citation: Zhao TF, Li YY, Liu HX, Liu L, He RZ, Tong CX. Analysis the mediating effect of pelvic floor muscle strength recovery on sexual function and depression in postpartum women. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(10): 121035
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i10/121035.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.121035