Maternal Self-Efficacy and Postpartum Knowledge as Factors Related to Postpartum Blues in Postpartum Mothers
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijasse.v4i5.27Keywords:
Maternal Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Knowledge, Postpartum Blues, Postpartum Mothers, Maternal Mental HealthAbstract
Postpartum blues is one of the most common psychological conditions experienced by mothers during the early postpartum period and may negatively affect maternal well-being and infant care if not recognized early. Psychological and cognitive factors, including maternal self-efficacy and postpartum knowledge, are considered important in helping mothers adapt to their new maternal role. This study aimed to examine the relations between maternal self-efficacy, postpartum knowledge, and postpartum blues among postpartum mothers. A quantitative study with a correlational cross-sectional design was conducted involving 140 postpartum mothers selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a maternal self-efficacy scale, a postpartum knowledge test, and a postpartum blues scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25. Results: The findings showed that maternal self-efficacy and postpartum knowledge were simultaneously associated with postpartum blues. Partially, maternal self-efficacy was not significantly associated with postpartum blues, whereas postpartum knowledge showed a significant positive association with postpartum blues. The coefficient of determination indicated that both independent variables explained 7.3% of the variance in postpartum blues, while the remaining 92.7% was associated with other factors not examined in this study. Therefore, comprehensive postpartum education should be accompanied by adequate family support and psychosocial assistance to promote maternal mental health.
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