Investigation of The Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression in Parents Who Applied to The Breastfeeding Support Center

Melda Çelik; Figen Önal; Elmas Turan Hasbay; S. Songül Yalçın

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Investigation of The Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression in Parents Who Applied to The Breastfeeding Support Center

Yazarlar:

Melda Çelik | Figen Önal | Elmas Turan Hasbay | S. Songül Yalçın

Yayıncı:

Kirikkale University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Dergi:

Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 2, pp.184-191

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356871

pISSN:

2148-9645

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 Objective: The aim of this study was to identify factors related to increased postpartum depression PPD in parents. Material and Methods: The study was conducted between March 2023 and March 2024 with the fathers of 0-3-month-old infants admitted to the Breastfeeding Support and Relactation Center of Hacettepe University Social Pediatrics who agreed to participate in the study. A 20-question questionnaire on socio- demographic characteristics and the validated Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale EPDS was administered to the fathers. Their spouses data were obtained from the centers routine data. Results: 25.5 of the fathers and 24.3 of the mothers had EPDS scores 8 and 13, respectively above the cut-off value. A maternal history of depression increased the likelihood of PPD in the mother. An increase in the fathers monthly income was found to decrease the likelihood of PPD, and a fathers age between 30-39 years increased the possibility of PPD compared to a fathers age 30 years. Prematurity of the baby was associated with PPD score in the mother, and a good relationship with the spouse was associated with PPD score in the father. Conclusion: Postpartum mental health of fathers as well as mothers is an important public health problem. Therefore, there is a need for depression screening and support for fathers as well as mothers after childbirth. Research with larger samples is important in determining rapid and effective screening and support policies for PPD, as this may offer a great opportunity for public health interventions.

 Objective: The aim of this study was to identify factors related to increased postpartum depression PPD in parents. Material and Methods: The study was conducted between March 2023 and March 2024 with the fathers of 0-3-month-old infants admitted to the Breastfeeding Support and Relactation Center of Hacettepe University Social Pediatrics who agreed to participate in the study. A 20-question questionnaire on socio- demographic characteristics and the validated Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale EPDS was administered to the fathers. Their spouses data were obtained from the centers routine data. Results: 25.5 of the fathers and 24.3 of the mothers had EPDS scores 8 and 13, respectively above the cut-off value. A maternal history of depression increased the likelihood of PPD in the mother. An increase in the fathers monthly income was found to decrease the likelihood of PPD, and a fathers age between 30-39 years increased the possibility of PPD compared to a fathers age 30 years. Prematurity of the baby was associated with PPD score in the mother, and a good relationship with the spouse was associated with PPD score in the father. Conclusion: Postpartum mental health of fathers as well as mothers is an important public health problem. Therefore, there is a need for depression screening and support for fathers as well as mothers after childbirth. Research with larger samples is important in determining rapid and effective screening and support policies for PPD, as this may offer a great opportunity for public health interventions.

 Objective: The aim of this study was to identify factors related to increased postpartum depression PPD in parents. Material and Methods: The study was conducted between March 2023 and March 2024 with the fathers of 0-3-month-old infants admitted to the Breastfeeding Support and Relactation Center of Hacettepe University Social Pediatrics who agreed to participate in the study. A 20-question questionnaire on socio- demographic characteristics and the validated Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale EPDS was administered to the fathers. Their spouses data were obtained from the centers routine data. Results: 25.5 of the fathers and 24.3 of the mothers had EPDS scores 8 and 13, respectively above the cut-off value. A maternal history of depression increased the likelihood of PPD in the mother. An increase in the fathers monthly income was found to decrease the likelihood of PPD, and a fathers age between 30-39 years increased the possibility of PPD compared to a fathers age 30 years. Prematurity of the baby was associated with PPD score in the mother, and a good relationship with the spouse was associated with PPD score in the father. Conclusion: Postpartum mental health of fathers as well as mothers is an important public health problem. Therefore, there is a need for depression screening and support for fathers as well as mothers after childbirth. Research with larger samples is important in determining rapid and effective screening and support policies for PPD, as this may offer a great opportunity for public health interventions.

 Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı ebeveynlerdeki artmış postpartum depresyon PPD ile ilişkili faktörlerini belirlemektir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışma Mart 2023- Mart 2024 tarihleri arasında Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sosyal Pediatri Anabilim Dalı bünyesindeki Emzirme Destek ve Relaktasyon Merkezine başvuran 0-3 aylık bebeklerin çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden babaları ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Babalara araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan sosyo-demografik özelliklere yönelik 20 soruluk bir anket ve validasyonu yapılmış olan Edinburgh Doğum Sonrası Depresyon Ölçeği EPDÖ uygulanmıştır. Eşlerinin verileri merkezin rutin veri kayıt formundan alınmıştır. Bulgular: Babaların 25,5inin, annelerin ise 24,3ünün EPDÖ skorları sırasıyla 8, 13 sınır değerin üzerinde idi. Annenin depresyon öyküsünün annenin PPD olasılığını arttırdığı belirlendi. Babanın aylık gelirindeki artışın PPD olasılığını azalttığı, baba yaşının 30-39 arasında olmasının ise 30 yaş olmasına kıyasla PPD olasılığını arttırdığı bulundu. Bebeğin prematüre olması annede, eşle ilişkinin iyi olması ise babada EPDÖ skoru ile ilişkiliydi. Sonuç: Anneyle birlikte babanın doğum sonrası ruh sağlığı da önemli bir halk sağlığı sorunudur. Bu nedenle, doğum sonrasında anneler gibi babalar için de depresyon taraması ve desteğe ihtiyaç vardır. PPD için hızlı ve etkili tarama ile destek politikalarının belirlenmesinde daha geniş örneklemlerle yapılacak araştırmalar önemlidir; çünkü bu, halk sağlığı müdahaleleri açısından büyük bir fırsat sunabilir.

Makale detayları

Investigation of The Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression in Parents Who Applied to The Breastfeeding Support Center

Yazarlar:

Melda Çelik | Figen Önal | Elmas Turan Hasbay | S. Songül Yalçın

Yayıncı:

Kirikkale University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Dergi:

Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 2, pp.184-191

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356871

pISSN:

2148-9645

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Melda Çelik | Figen Önal | Elmas Turan Hasbay | S. Songül Yalçın

Yayıncı: Kirikkale University

Ana Başlıklar: Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Dergi: Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 2, pp.184-191

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001356871

pISSN: 2148-9645

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Yazarlar:

Melda Çelik | Figen Önal | Elmas Turan Hasbay | S. Songül Yalçın

Yayıncı:

Kirikkale University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Dergi:

Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 2, pp.184-191

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356871

pISSN:

2148-9645