Research Article

Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period

Volume: 13 Number: 1 January 31, 2023
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Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to determine the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression (PPD), and breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSES) in the postpartum period. Methods: This descriptive correlational study was performed on 300 postpartum women. Data collected with using The Perceived Spousal Support among Women in Early Postpartum Period Scale (PSSAWEPP), The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) and Postpartum Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF). Results: There was a negative correlation between women's perceived level of spousal support and their postpartum depression (PPD) status (p<.001). A negative correlation was found between the PPD status of women and the level of breastfeeding self-efficacy (p<.05). MANOVA analysis showed that spousal support did not affect breastfeeding self-efficacy (p>0.05). And satisfaction with the relationship with their spouse (p=0.000 η2=0.055) and the employment status of the spouse (p=0.040 η2=0.014) have a statistically significant effect on the PPD scores of women; also the breastfeeding self-efficacy of women with a single child is lower than others (p=0.000 η2=0.051). Conclusion: Our study findings are important for to realize that spousal support perceived by women in the early postpartum period may be a predictor of PPD and breastfeeding self-efficacy, and they should evaluate women in terms of spousal support. Health care professionals working in obstetrics should assess all women in early postpartum period as a part of routine care for symptoms of PPD by using objective screening tools and plan supporting initiatives in cooperation with psychiatric consultation for the women at risk.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 31, 2023

Submission Date

November 18, 2022

Acceptance Date

January 26, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Uğurlu, M., Karahan, N., Arslan, G., & Karaşahin, K. E. (2023). Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 13(1), 153-159. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1206828
AMA
1.Uğurlu M, Karahan N, Arslan G, Karaşahin KE. Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period. J Contemp Med. 2023;13(1):153-159. doi:10.16899/jcm.1206828
Chicago
Uğurlu, Meltem, Nazan Karahan, Gizem Arslan, and Kazım Emre Karaşahin. 2023. “Evaluation of the Correlation Between Spousal Support, Postpartum Depression, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in the Postpartum Period”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 13 (1): 153-59. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1206828.
EndNote
Uğurlu M, Karahan N, Arslan G, Karaşahin KE (January 1, 2023) Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 13 1 153–159.
IEEE
[1]M. Uğurlu, N. Karahan, G. Arslan, and K. E. Karaşahin, “Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period”, J Contemp Med, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 153–159, Jan. 2023, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1206828.
ISNAD
Uğurlu, Meltem - Karahan, Nazan - Arslan, Gizem - Karaşahin, Kazım Emre. “Evaluation of the Correlation Between Spousal Support, Postpartum Depression, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in the Postpartum Period”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 13/1 (January 1, 2023): 153-159. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1206828.
JAMA
1.Uğurlu M, Karahan N, Arslan G, Karaşahin KE. Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period. J Contemp Med. 2023;13:153–159.
MLA
Uğurlu, Meltem, et al. “Evaluation of the Correlation Between Spousal Support, Postpartum Depression, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in the Postpartum Period”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 13, no. 1, Jan. 2023, pp. 153-9, doi:10.16899/jcm.1206828.
Vancouver
1.Meltem Uğurlu, Nazan Karahan, Gizem Arslan, Kazım Emre Karaşahin. Evaluation of the correlation between spousal support, postpartum depression, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period. J Contemp Med. 2023 Jan. 1;13(1):153-9. doi:10.16899/jcm.1206828

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