Postpartum Depression and Maternal Wellbeing among Nursing Mothers in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State
Keywords:
Postpartum depression, maternal well-being, nursing mothers, health issues, mental healthAbstract
This research determines the factors that contribute to postpartum depression and maternal well-being among nursing mothers in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study was a facility-based cross-sectional design study, aimed at nursing mothers visiting primary health centers in Ibadan North Local Government Area. Using a simple random sampling method, 300 consenting nursing mothers were sampled from 5 PHCs. Data were collected using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The data were analyzed using the Chi-square approach to determine the association or relationship between postpartum depression and maternal well-being, and logistic regression was utilized to identify the significant components. The respondents' median age was 27.73±4.78 and their ages ranged from 20 to 44. Results include no significant correlation between mothers’ well-being and postpartum (p value is 0.622); however, there is one between ethnic groupings and educational attainment (p value is 0.016), (p value 0.001). The risk factors for postpartum depression were experienced by more than half (83%) of the respondents. Since postpartum depression is frequently ignored and underdiagnosed, postnatal care should place equal emphasis on both physical and emotional health. Investments in successful prevention, diagnosis, and treatment initiatives are needed to identify nursing mothers who require assistance to protect the health of both mother and child.
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