Research Article

The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression

Volume: 2 Number: 3 September 1, 2018
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The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression

Abstract

Aim: Links between pregnancy and depression, especially during the first postpartum months are well recognized. Pregnancy-related depression may harm the mother as well as her baby. We aimed to investigate the effects of social support on depression in mothers during the postpartum period.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Erzurum city center involving 110 mothers. Data was collected using The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).

Results: Mean age of the participants was 28.8±5.9 years. Majority of the participants were housewives (75.5%; n=83). Of the participants, 26.4% (n=29) reported of having depression history. According to the EPDS, 47.3% of the mothers (n=52) had scores above the cutoff. The mean EPDS and MSPSS scores were 12.0±4.7 and 58.3±13.0, respectively. There was a significant negative correlation between the EPDS and the MSPSS scores (r=-0.42; p<0.001)

Conclusion: Social support and postpartum depression are firmly connected. Effective screening methods and early detection of postpartum depression should be utilized in connection with the primary healthcare providers, especially in areas with high risk, to prevent harmful effects of postpartum depression on maternal, infant and family health.


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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Halime Pınar Demiröz * This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 1, 2018

Submission Date

June 14, 2018

Acceptance Date

July 7, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 2 Number: 3

APA
Taştan, K., & Demiröz, H. P. (2018). The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2(3), 298-302. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.433898
AMA
1.Taştan K, Demiröz HP. The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression. J Surg Med. 2018;2(3):298-302. doi:10.28982/josam.433898
Chicago
Taştan, Kenan, and Halime Pınar Demiröz. 2018. “The Effects of Perceived Social Support on Postpartum Depression”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2 (3): 298-302. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.433898.
EndNote
Taştan K, Demiröz HP (September 1, 2018) The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2 3 298–302.
IEEE
[1]K. Taştan and H. P. Demiröz, “The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression”, J Surg Med, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 298–302, Sept. 2018, doi: 10.28982/josam.433898.
ISNAD
Taştan, Kenan - Demiröz, Halime Pınar. “The Effects of Perceived Social Support on Postpartum Depression”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2/3 (September 1, 2018): 298-302. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.433898.
JAMA
1.Taştan K, Demiröz HP. The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression. J Surg Med. 2018;2:298–302.
MLA
Taştan, Kenan, and Halime Pınar Demiröz. “The Effects of Perceived Social Support on Postpartum Depression”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, vol. 2, no. 3, Sept. 2018, pp. 298-02, doi:10.28982/josam.433898.
Vancouver
1.Kenan Taştan, Halime Pınar Demiröz. The effects of perceived social support on postpartum depression. J Surg Med. 2018 Sep. 1;2(3):298-302. doi:10.28982/josam.433898

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