THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND BREASTFEEDING SATISFACTION OF POSTPARTUM MOTHERS

• Main Author: 范氏黃燕
• Other Authors: Chao-Wen Tsai
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/f9xuat

碩士 === 美和科技大學 === 護理系健康照護碩士班 === 107 === Background: Breastfeeding is a socio-cultural and historical process that is influenced by multiple factors linked to the organization of life in society and to personal questions. Although benefits have been recognized, but breastfeeding is not common in many communities. The decision to breastfeed mothers is influenced by a variety of factors such as psychological, policy, attitudes and social values, working conditions and the nature of their employment. Depression symptoms in the postpartum period are also a factor that negatively affects the results of breastfeeding. Objective: The overall purpose of this study help health workers and people to have an overview of postpartum depression, mother's satisfaction with breastfeeding and the relationships between them. Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted from January to May 2019 at Thu Duc District Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City with mothers who were breastfeeding. Convenient sampling will be used during the study period. Questionnaires are General questionnaire, Postpartum Depression (PPD)and Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale (MBFES). Cronbach alpha reliability is 0.83-0.92, the actual sample size is 164. After collecting all data, data is imported, processed and encrypted using SPSS for Windows version 20.0. The study used iii statistical methods to describe variables such as demographic characteristics, depression, and satisfaction of mothers who breastfeed after birth. Results: Results show that the depression status in postnatal mothers is low in both survey times with average scores of 7.87±5.285 and 7.43±4.821 respectively. Results show that the satisfaction of postpartum breastfeeding mothers level is quite high in both survey times with average scores of 129.88±11.926 and 130.74±11.963 respectively. In both survey times, depression has a negative relationship with satisfaction. Conclusion: There is an inverse correlation between postnatal depression and satisfaction with breastfeeding. Health workers need plan supportive care programs, health education for mothers, contribute to reducing postpartum depression and increase satisfaction. Besides, social leaders can consider and consider social regimes to support mothers after birth.