Effect of Educational Program on Preventing Postpartum Depression among Mothers

Sabry Shehta, Maha; Abd-Elsalm Mohamed, Mohamed; Ouda Abdelmenam, Somya; Mohammed Salama, Amira

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2023.278956

Effect of Educational Program on Preventing Postpartum Depression among Mothers

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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¹ Clinical Instructor in Technical Institute of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

² Professor of Obstetrics &Gynecological, Faculty of Medicine –Banha University, Egypt

³ Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2023.278956

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.

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