How Do Birth Satisfaction, Perceived Stress, and Some Factors Affect the Risk of Postpartum Depression?

Abstract

This research was carried out to determine the effects of birth satisfaction, perceived stress level and some factors on postpartum depression (PPD). In the study; cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational and predictive research designs were used. 446 women who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. The average age of the women was 28.48±57.14 (min-max: 19-44). While 13.9% of women were at risk of PPD and there was a negative and moderate relationship between birth satisfaction and PPD risk (r=-0.403), a negative but low-level significant relationship was obtained between perceived stress (r=-0.325). Among the socio-demographic variables, the education level has the highest impact, while among the obstetric characteristics, the disease status of the baby has the highest impact. Perceived stress has the greatest effect compared to all variables. In this study risk of PPD; It was determined that birth satisfaction had a negative effect and perceived stress had a positive effect. Among the socio-demographic characteristics; age (35 years and above), education level; place of residence, obstetric characteristics; It was concluded that pregnancy planning, pregnancy problems, baby’s health, pregnancy follow-up and birth support factors are effective on the risk of PPD.