Postpartum Depression Education to Improve Prenatal Knowledge and Self-Awareness
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Postpartum depression affects approximately one in seven women, rendering it one of the most common complications for women during the postpartum period. Postpartum depression negatively impacts a woman’s physical and mental well-being and results in impaired maternal-infant bonding and development, marital conflicts, family dysfunction, higher healthcare costs, and loss of wages and productivity. Despite the prevalence and impact of the disorder, screening and education are lacking. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine the impact of prenatal education on adult women’s knowledge and self-awareness of postpartum depression. The evidence-based practice intervention consisted of a 10-minute educational presentation on postpartum depression. Participants’ knowledge and self-awareness were assessed before and after the intervention using the Postpartum Depression Literacy Scale. A total of 26 participants, recruited from pregnancy social media support groups, completed the study. Results from a paired samples t-test demonstrated a statistically significant increase in posttest scores as compared to pretest scores (t(25) = -5.77, p < .001, with a mean difference of -0.362, and large effect size, d = -1.13). These findings suggest participants’ knowledge and self-awareness improved following the educational intervention, highlighting the significance of prenatal education on postpartum depression. Brief educational interventions may be useful in enhancing knowledge and potentially leading to a decrease in the prevalence of the disorder.
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