Effect of cesarean section on postpartum depression and maternal attachment
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: To examine the effect of cesarean section on postpartum depression and maternal attachmentMaterials and Methods: 90 women who delivered by cesarean section and 90 women who delivered vaginally were included in the study. The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale was used to screen depressive symptoms and the Maternal Attachment Scale was used to assess maternal attachment at the 2nd postpartum week for all women.Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of mean scores of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Maternal Attachment Scale. In addition, the frequency of women found to be risky for the development of postpartum depression that may be risky for the development of depression in the groups (Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale score> 12) was also similar between the groups. Conclusion: Cesarean section has no effect on postpartum depression and maternal attachment.
Authors and Affiliations
Demet Kokanalı, Sevgi Ayhan, Aysun Devran, Mahmut Kuntay Kokanalı, Yasemin Taşçı
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- DOI 10.16899/gopctd.366181
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