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Risk Factors Associated to Postpartum Depression of Selected Mothers Southern Palawan

Author(s) Ms. Catherine Uapal Lim, Mr. Roy Albert N. Acosta
Country Philippines
Abstract Lim, C. U. “ Risk Factors Associated to Postpartum Depression of Selected Mothers Southern Palawan”
Adviser: Roy Albert N. Acosta, PhD

Postpartum depression is a mental health disorder that affects women after childbirth; this affects not only the individual’s well-being but also the development outcomes of their children. In the first year after childbirth, a depressive episode may occur. Postpartum depression presents a complex interplay of obstetrics risk factors, psychological, lifestyle, and social aspects. While a transition to parenthood is often portrayed as a joyful experience, many individuals encounter a stark reality characterized by persistent sadness, lack of interest, irritability with a hostile attitude towards the infant, self-blame, and feelings of humiliation. This study aims to explored the relationship of demographic data in developing PPD, risk factors and relationship between sociodemographic profiles and factors that contribute postpartum. Using a quantitative correlational approach, 177 random selected people from three selected barangay in Bataraza in Southern Palawan participated in the study. The researcher used a self-made questionnaire that undergone a pilot test and measured on a 4 point Likert Scale, gathered demographics and self-assessed competence. Descriptive analysis and Pearson Correlation were utilized for data analysis. Findings indicate that young mothers are at high risk in developing PPD due to unexperienced and immaturity. Single mothers or those lacking social support group sre more vulnerable. Lower educational levels are associated with higher PPD due to financial strain and limited access to mental health. Those facing job-related stress experience or unemployed individual are risk due to financial instability and social interaction. Also those mothers with lower income are also risk due to financial stress limit access to health care and inadequate childcare resources. demographic profile has a relationship with risk factors in developing PPD. This study emphasizes the needs to develop and implemented age sensitive programs, enhance social support networks through support and counselling services, healthcare units are should implement routine postpartum screening in order to identify at risk mothers early, local government should implement programs that offers resources and support to new mothers, future researchers are urged to conducts study in order to understands varying factors, and lastly healthcare organizations should engage community awareness campaign to educate the public about PPD and decrease social stigma. This research contributes to the understanding of PPD and highlights the importance of addressing mental health in postpartum care.
Keywords Risk factors, Postpartum Mothers, Postpartum Depression
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46462
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mts4
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