Investigation of the Postpartum Depression Levels at the 6th Postpartum Week of Mothers Who Gave Birth in One of the Eastern Provinces of Türkiye
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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.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Depression, Postpartum, Eastern Province, Rural Living, Vaginal Birth, Caesarean Section
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