Postpartum Depression During the Fourth Wave of the Pandemic and Related Factors

Furkan Bahadır Alptekin; Eylül Sucularlı; Semra Yüksel; Oya Güçlü

Makale detayları

Postpartum Depression During the Fourth Wave of the Pandemic and Related Factors

Yazarlar:

Furkan Bahadır Alptekin | Eylül Sucularlı | Semra Yüksel | Oya Güçlü

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Psikiyatri

Dergi:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 1, pp.22-26

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312222

pISSN:

2602-3741

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Özet:

 Aims: Many studies have shown the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression PPD as a stressor. In addition, there have been many changes in the pandemic process, such as vaccination and removal of restrictions. However, few studies have been conducted on the psychological effects of changing conditions. In this study, we aimed to examine the frequency of PPD and the associated sociodemographicobstetric factors in mothers who gave birth or were in the last pregnancy period in the fourth wave of the pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 211 women who underwent a postpartum checkup between December 2021 and August 2022. All women had given birth or passed the last part of their pregnancy in the fourth wave of the pandemic. PPD was measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale EPDS. In addition, the authors assessed sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics with a form. Results: The prevalence of PPD was 22.7 EPDS cut-off score  13. EPDS scores were higher in those with inadequate social support, fear of childbirth, or having a past psychiatric illness. Conclusions: In the late pandemic, the negative effect on PPD does not seem to continue. However, PPD remains a significant public health problem in Turkey. In addition, some sociodemographic characteristics associated with PPD continue to pose risks.

 Aims: Many studies have shown the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression PPD as a stressor. In addition, there have been many changes in the pandemic process, such as vaccination and removal of restrictions. However, few studies have been conducted on the psychological effects of changing conditions. In this study, we aimed to examine the frequency of PPD and the associated sociodemographicobstetric factors in mothers who gave birth or were in the last pregnancy period in the fourth wave of the pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 211 women who underwent a postpartum checkup between December 2021 and August 2022. All women had given birth or passed the last part of their pregnancy in the fourth wave of the pandemic. PPD was measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale EPDS. In addition, the authors assessed sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics with a form. Results: The prevalence of PPD was 22.7 EPDS cut-off score  13. EPDS scores were higher in those with inadequate social support, fear of childbirth, or having a past psychiatric illness. Conclusions: In the late pandemic, the negative effect on PPD does not seem to continue. However, PPD remains a significant public health problem in Turkey. In addition, some sociodemographic characteristics associated with PPD continue to pose risks.

 Aims: Many studies have shown the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression PPD as a stressor. In addition, there have been many changes in the pandemic process, such as vaccination and removal of restrictions. However, few studies have been conducted on the psychological effects of changing conditions. In this study, we aimed to examine the frequency of PPD and the associated sociodemographicobstetric factors in mothers who gave birth or were in the last pregnancy period in the fourth wave of the pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 211 women who underwent a postpartum checkup between December 2021 and August 2022. All women had given birth or passed the last part of their pregnancy in the fourth wave of the pandemic. PPD was measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale EPDS. In addition, the authors assessed sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics with a form. Results: The prevalence of PPD was 22.7 EPDS cut-off score  13. EPDS scores were higher in those with inadequate social support, fear of childbirth, or having a past psychiatric illness. Conclusions: In the late pandemic, the negative effect on PPD does not seem to continue. However, PPD remains a significant public health problem in Turkey. In addition, some sociodemographic characteristics associated with PPD continue to pose risks.

 Giris: Birçok çalışma, COVID-19 pandemisinin postpartum depresyon PPD üzerindeki etkilerini bir stres etkeni olarak göstermiştir. Bir yandan da pandemi sürecinde kısıtlamaların kaldırılması ve aşıma gibi birçok değişiklik oldu. Ancak, değişen koşulların psikolojik etkileri üzerine çok az çalışma yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmada, pandeminin dördüncü dalgasında doğum yapmış veya son gebelik döneminde olan annelerde PPD sıklığını ve ilişkili sosyodemografik-obstetrik faktörleri incelemeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu kesitsel çalışmaya, Aralık 2021 ile Ağustos 2022 arasında doğum sonrası kontrol muayenesi için başvuran 211 kadın dahil edildi. Tüm kadınlar, pandeminin dördüncü dalgasında doğum yapmış veya hamileliklerinin son bölümünü geçirmişti. PPD, Edinburgh Postpartum Depresyon Ölçeği EPDÖ kullanılarak ölçüldü. Ayrıca yazarlar sosyodemografik ve obstetrik özellikleri bir form ile değerlendirdiler. Bulgular: PPD prevalansı 22,7 idi EPDÖ kesme puanı  13. Sosyal desteği yetersiz, doğum korkusu olan veya geçmişte psikiyatrik hastalığı olanlarda EPDS puanları daha yüksekti. Tartışma: Pandeminin geç döneminde, pandeminin PPD üzerindeki olumsuz etkisinin devam etmediği söylenebilir. Ancak PPD, Türkiyede önemli bir halk sağlığı sorunu olmaya devam etmektedir. Ayrıca PPD ile ilişkili bazı sosyodemografik özellikler risk oluşturmaya devam etmektedir.

Makale detayları

Postpartum Depression During the Fourth Wave of the Pandemic and Related Factors

Yazarlar:

Furkan Bahadır Alptekin | Eylül Sucularlı | Semra Yüksel | Oya Güçlü

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Psikiyatri

Dergi:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 1, pp.22-26

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312222

pISSN:

2602-3741

COVID-19

depression

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depresyon

obstetrik doğum

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Furkan Bahadır Alptekin | Eylül Sucularlı | Semra Yüksel | Oya Güçlü

Yayıncı: Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar: Psikiyatri

Dergi: Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 1, pp.22-26

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 2/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001312222

pISSN: 2602-3741

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Furkan Bahadır Alptekin | Eylül Sucularlı | Semra Yüksel | Oya Güçlü

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Psikiyatri

Dergi:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 1, pp.22-26

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312222

pISSN:

2602-3741