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The effects of family function, relationship satisfaction, and dyadic adjustment on postpartum depression
Seyhan Çankaya1, Hacer Alan Dikmen1
1Department of Midwifery, Health Sciences Faculty of Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
Purpose:
To determine the effect of family function, relationship satisfaction, and dyadic adjustment on postpartum depression DESIGN AND METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in 337 postpartum mothers.
Findings:
Fifty-five mothers scored above the depression scale cutoff point (>13). Emotional violence from husband, poor problem solving and communication, low relationship satisfaction, dyadic adjustment, and consensus were important risk factors for postpartum depression (p < .0.05).
Practice Implications:
Family function and partner relationships should be a key focus for midwives and nurses in the postpartum period. Providing psychological interventions aimed at improving relationship functioning can help protect mothers against postpartum depression.
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