@article{article_1456919, title={Investigation of the Postpartum Depression Levels at the 6th Postpartum Week of Mothers Who Gave Birth in One of the Eastern Provinces of Türkiye}, journal={Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri ve Araştırmaları Dergisi}, volume={6}, pages={500–512}, year={2024}, DOI={10.46413/boneyusbad.1456919}, author={Eminov, Ayşe and Eminov, Elmin and Ertem, Gül}, keywords={Depression, Postpartum, Eastern Province, Rural Living, Vaginal Birth, Caesarean Section}, abstract={Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate postpartum depression (PPD) levels in postpartum women living in rural areas. Material and Method: The study was carried out between 10.11.2022 and 10.11.2023 at a Training and Research Hospital in Ağrı province. The study was designed as a cross-sectional study and was conducted with 337 participants. In the study, the Data Collection Form and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) were used. Results: In the study, the mean Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) score was found to be 11.51 ± 4.77 (min-max: 1-25). Age groups, place of residence, income and expense status, educational status, spouse’s education status and mother’s employment status, planned pregnancy status, number of pregnancies, number of stillbirths/miscarriages, postpartum weight, violence during pregnancy and presence of social support, starting work after birth. It was determined that there was a relationship between the time of birth, the time of holding the baby after birth, complications developing in the baby and the mother, and the scale score averages (p <0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it was determined that women living in rural areas have a high risk of PPD due to various reasons such as having to do heavy work, being exposed to domestic violence, and ignoring their health problems.}, number={3}, publisher={Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University}