Effect of Educational Program on Preventing Postpartum Depression among Mothers | ||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2023, Pages 690-705 PDF (759.54 K) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.278956 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Maha Sabry Shehta1; Mohamed Abd-Elsalm Mohamed2; Somya Ouda Abdelmenam3; Amira Mohammed Salama3 | ||
| 1Clinical Instructor in Technical Institute of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||
| 2Professor of Obstetrics &Gynecological, Faculty of Medicine –Banha University, Egypt | ||
| 3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that begins after childbirth and usually lasts beyond six weeks, in some cases up to a year. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on preventing postpartum depression among mothers. Design: A quasi experimental pre – post test of two groups was used. Setting: This study was conducted in Obstetrics and Gynecological outpatient clinic at Benha university hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 100 pregnant mothers. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection: 1) A structured interviewing questionnaire include three parts, part I: Include demographic characteristics, part II: Include obstetric history and risk factors of depression during current pregnancy, and part III: Include maternal knowledge questionnaire), 2) Maternal beliefs questionnaire and 3) Edinburgh postpartum depression scale. Results: Total maternal knowledge and beliefs regarding postpartum depression were greatly improved after educational program implementation of the study group than the control group. There was no statistically significant difference between the study and control group pre-program implementation, while there was a highly statistically significant difference between the study and control group post program implementation (after 6 weeks of delivery) regarding preventing of postpartum depression measuring by Edinburgh scale. Conclusion: There was a significant difference in preventing postpartum depression among mothers who received educational program regarding postnatal depression than those who don't. The total maternal knowledge and beliefs regarding postpartum depression were greatly improved after educational program implementation of the study group than the control group. Recommendation: Posters and educational materials about prevention of postpartum depression during pregnancy should be located in well-visible areas in outpatients and private clinics. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Educational Program; and Postpartum depression | ||
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