Research Article

The Relationship Between Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Delivery Method and Postpartum Depression

Volume: 15 Number: 1 January 31, 2024
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The Relationship Between Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Delivery Method and Postpartum Depression

Abstract

Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate the relationship between body mass indexes and delivery types of pregnant women and postpartum depression. Method: The study is descriptive and cross-sectional and involved 164 postpartum women from February to June 2022. Among the inclusion criteria were the age of 20 or older, the fact that one is primiparous or multiparous, having given birth by vaginal birth or cesarean section, and having been in the postpartum period. Results: The average age of the participants was 29.72±4.37, and the mean body mass index was 27.98±3.68. 54.6% of the participants are university graduates, the income of 83.4% is equal to their expenses, and 68.1% of them do not work in any job.. While there was a statistically significant relationship between income status and social security and depression status, there was no statistically significant relationship between body mass index and delivery type and postpartum depression (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Although there was no association between postpartum depression and delivery type or body mass index, income status and social security did show a relationship.

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Supporting Institution

Kırklareli Üniversitesi Bilimsel araştırmaları proje koordinatörlüğü

Project Number

KLU BAP-225

Thanks

We thank all mothers who gave birth and participated in this study. Also, we would like to thankKırklareli University Scientific Research Project Coordinator.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 31, 2024

Submission Date

November 11, 2022

Acceptance Date

August 22, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 15 Number: 1

EndNote
Şolt A, Kanza Gül D (January 1, 2024) The Relationship Between Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Delivery Method and Postpartum Depression. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 15 1 15–23.