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The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3 28 Eylül 2026
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The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding

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Purpose: This study aims to address the effects of obstetric violence on postpartum depression and maternal-infant bonding. Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study was conducted between August 2024 and April 2025 among postpartum women attending Family Health Centers in Ağrı Türkiye. Data collection was conducted through the “Maternal Information Form,” the “Obstetric Violence Scale,” the “Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale,” and the “Maternal Attachment Scale.” Statistical analyses were performed by employing SPSS v. 27.0, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Results: The participants’ mean total score was 31.99±13.82, 13.32±7.39 for the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and 69.05±14.99 for the Maternal Information Form. A low-level negative correlation was found between total scores on the Obstetric Violence Scale and the Maternal Information Form and between Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores and the “Ineffective Communication,” Medicalization of Childbirth,” and “Violation of Privacy” subdimensions of the Obstetric Violence Scale. Conclusion: The findings achieved in this study indicate that obstetric violence adversely affects maternal-infant bonding and is significantly associated with postpartum depression. In this regard, the promotion of respectful and non-violent maternity care practices that protect women’s physical and psychological integrity during childbirth is very important for supporting maternal mental health and fostering healthy maternal-infant relationships.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

This research did not receive any specific financial support from governmental, commercial, or nonprofit organizations.

Etik Beyan

This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the X Provincial Directorate of Health (Approval No: 255, Date: 27.06.2024). Strict confidentiality measures were implemented to ensure that all collected data remained secure and were used solely for research purposes. Participants were also informed of their right to withdraw from the study at any stage with prior notice. After the completion of the research, all participants were invited to attend an educational workshop aimed at raising awareness about OVS and providing relevant information on the topic.

Teşekkür

We would like to thank the mothers who participated in our study.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Doğumun Psikososyal Yönleri ve Perinatal Ruh Sağlığı, Klinik Ebelik

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

28 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

23 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

26 Ağustos 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Özçalkap, N., & Çuvadar, A. (2026). The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, 16(3), 901-912. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1913195
AMA
1.Özçalkap N, Çuvadar A. The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026;16(3):901-912. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1913195
Chicago
Özçalkap, Nurten, ve Ayşe Çuvadar. 2026. “The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16 (3): 901-12. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1913195.
EndNote
Özçalkap N, Çuvadar A (01 Eylül 2026) The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16 3 901–912.
IEEE
[1]N. Özçalkap ve A. Çuvadar, “The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding”, Lokman Hekim Dergisi, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 901–912, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.31020/mutftd.1913195.
ISNAD
Özçalkap, Nurten - Çuvadar, Ayşe. “The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 901-912. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1913195.
JAMA
1.Özçalkap N, Çuvadar A. The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026;16:901–912.
MLA
Özçalkap, Nurten, ve Ayşe Çuvadar. “The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, c. 16, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 901-12, doi:10.31020/mutftd.1913195.
Vancouver
1.Nurten Özçalkap, Ayşe Çuvadar. The Effects of Obstetric Violence on Postpartum Depression and Maternal-Infant Bonding. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 01 Eylül 2026;16(3):901-12. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1913195
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