The association of family support after childbirth with posttraumatic stress disorder in women with preeclampsia
Joint Authors
Sultani, Narjis
Abidin, Zahra
Makhbar, Naghmah
Ismail, Habib Allah
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 10 (31 Oct. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-10-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: Stressful situations and life-threatening issues such as preeclampsia can lead to Post-traumatic stress disorders [PTSD].
It seems that within social supports, family support has more effect on mental health.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the association between family supports in the postpartum period with occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder following preeclampsia.
Patients and Methods: In this descriptive longitudinal study, 100 women with preeclampsia admitted in government hospitals of Mashhad were selected using convenience sampling.
Post-traumatic stress disorder was diagnosed by psychiatrist interview and perinatal posttraumatic stress questionnaire (PPQ) in sixth week postpartum and family support was measured by family support scale (FSS) in second and sixth weeks postpartum.
Data analyzed by SPSS 16 using Spearman correlation coefficient, paired sample T-test and Kruskal-Wallis test.
Results: A reverse significant association was found between family support in weeks 2 and 6 (92.6 ± 22.6, 83.7 ± 21.6, respectively) and PTSD (mean score of 4.8 ± 2.5) (respectively, P = 0.010 and P =0.011).
The most important variables affecting PTSD with presence of family support in weeks 2 and 6 were postpartum depression in week 6 as well as trait anxiety at the time of admission.
Conclusions: The more support in weeks 2 and 6 postpartum, the less PTSD occurs.
Therefore, it is suggested to health care providers who face mothers after delivery to evaluate the support received by mothers and help those with inadequate or inappropriate support.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sultani, Narjis& Abidin, Zahra& Makhbar, Naghmah& Ismail, Habib Allah. 2015. The association of family support after childbirth with posttraumatic stress disorder in women with preeclampsia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 17, no. 10, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-623919
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abidin, Zahra…[et al.]. The association of family support after childbirth with posttraumatic stress disorder in women with preeclampsia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 17, no. 10 (Oct. 2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-623919
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sultani, Narjis& Abidin, Zahra& Makhbar, Naghmah& Ismail, Habib Allah. The association of family support after childbirth with posttraumatic stress disorder in women with preeclampsia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2015. Vol. 17, no. 10, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-623919
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6
Record ID
BIM-623919