Journal of International Psychiatry

【Abstract】Objective To explore the effect of group interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-G) combined with paroxetine on the improvement of depression level in postpartum depression patients and the effect on social support, interpersonal function and sleep quality. Methods 86 patients with postpartum depression in our hospital were divided into groups by random number table method. 43 patients in the control group received oral paroxetine treatment, and 43 patients in the observation group received IPT-G treatment on the basis of the control group. The degree of postpartum depression, interpersonal function, sleep quality and social support of the two groups were compared. Results After treatment, the scores of Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) and Interpersonal Issues Questionnaire (IIP-32) in observation group were lower than those in control group (P<0.05). Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) sleep efficiency, sleep quality and sleep time scores in observation group were lower than those in control group (P<0.05); The scores of objective support, subjective support and utilization of social support on Social support scale (SSRS) in observation group were higher than those in control group (P<0.05). Conclusion IPT-G combined with paroxetine can effectively alleviate depressive symptoms, improve sleep quality, improve interpersonal function, and enhance social support in patients with postpartum depression, which is worthy of further research and promotion.

【Key words】Group interpersonal psychotherapy; Postpartum depression; Paroxetine; Interpersonal function; Social support degree