The Effect of Spousal Support on Postpartum Depression and Quality of Life

Authors : Sümeyra Damsarsan, Besey Ören

Pages : 176-182

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1259700

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Publication Date : 2024-03-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The study was conducted to determine the effect of spousal support on postpartum depression and quality of life. Methods: The descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 201 mothers between the 4th and 12th week postpartum in a Lokman Hekim Hospital of Ankara. The data were collected with the Personal Information Form, the Spouse Support Scale, the Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Short Form. The data were evaluated using the SPSS 22.0 program, parametric methods, correlation and regression analyses and descriptive statistics. Results: The mean scores of the participants were 66.23±18.19 on the Spouse Support Scale, 6.14±7.90 on the Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale and 15.09±3.72 on the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale. The postpartum depression rate was 25.4%. There was a negative and high correlation between the Spouse Support Scale and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (r=-.84, p<.05), and a positive and high correlation between the Spouse Support Scale and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (r=.82, p<.05). Conclusion: The support women receive from their husbands reduces the risk of postpartum depression and enhances their quality of life in the postpartum period. It is recommended that fathers be included in training during pregnancy and birth to prevent postpartum depression.
Keywords : Postpartum, depression, spousal support, quality of life