Postpartum Depression in Women Gave Birth in the Shadow of the Pandemic

Authors : Sena Dilek Aksoy, Resmiye Özdilek, Büşra Kaynar

Pages : 117-123

Doi:10.26453/otjhs.1346569

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Publication Date : 2024-06-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the level of postpartum depression and related factors in women who gave birth during the COVID-19 epidemic. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was carried out between January and April 2021 with 351 participants. Data collection instruments included an information form, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), Obsession with COVID-19 Scale (OCS), and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Results: The average age of the participants was 28.37±6.74. The number of pregnancies was 2.68±1.48. Primary school graduates were 47.3%, and 92% were not working. 7% of the participants had an EPDS cut-off score of 10 or above. A difference was found between the groups in terms of education level, smoking, COVID-19 experience relative to COVID-19 status and CAS and OCS score average (p<0.05). Additionally, there was a difference between the groups\' employment status, spouse\'s employment status, income status, smoking, unplanned pregnancy, type of birth and the baby\'s need for intensive care, and the average EPDS score (p<0.05). Conclusions: Those with a high level of education, smokers, and those whose close relatives have had COVID-19 may be at risk for COVID-19 anxiety and obsession. Starting in pregnancy, anxiety and depressive symptoms should be reduced in at-risk groups.
Keywords : Anksiyete, COVİD 19, pandemi, postpartum depresyon, takıntı