Effect of Postpartum Depression in Mothers With 0–1-Year-Old Infants on Father–Infant Attachment

Authors : Halil KORKMAZ, Zümrüt YILAR ERKEK

Pages : 24-31

Doi:10.19127/mbsjohs.820538

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Publication Date : 2021-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This analytical, cross-sectional study was designed to determine the effect of postpartum depression in mothers with 0–1 year old infant on father–infant attachment. Methods: The study included 207 mothers and 207 fathers with 0–12-month-old infants. The data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EPDS);, and Father–Infant Attachment Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FIAS);. The data were analyzed using standard deviation, arithmetic mean, Mann–Whitney U test, and correlation analysis. Results: Total 18.3% of the mothers were at risk of postpartum depression, and the mean total EPDS score was 7.19 ± 5.17. The mean total FIAS score was 74.95 ± 6.21. There was no statistically significant difference between the mean sub-scale and total FIAS scores and the mean EPDS scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p > 0.05);. There was a significant, weak, and negative correlation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r = −0.15; r = −0.181); between the EPDS scores and the sub-scale and total FIAS scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p < 0.05);. Conclusion: We concluded that postpartum depression insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PPD); in mothers has a negative effect on father–infant attachment. The primary responsibilities of midwives should include determining the factors affecting parent–infant attachment and providing training and consultancy to establish parent–infant communication. A secure father–infant attachment can be achieved by ensuring the participation of fathers during the pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum periods and careful evaluation of mothers in terms of PPD.
Keywords : Postpartum Depression, Attachment, FatherInfant Attachment, Midwifery