Prevalence and Patterns of Maternity Blues in Postpartum Adolescent Mothers in Hospital
Keywords:
maternity blues, adolescent mothers, prevalenceAbstract
Abstract
The purpose of this survey research was to study the prevalence and patterns of maternity blues in adolescent mothers during the first 7 days after delivery. Research participants were 115 adolescent mothers in the postpartum ward of Satuek Hospital, Buriram province. Adolescent mothers were asked to complete the Thai version of the Kennerley and Gaths Maternity Blues Questionnaire daily during the first 7 days postpartum. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-way repeated measures ANOVA.
The results showed that 49.60% of adolescent mothers (57 of 115) experienced maternity blues during the first 7 days after delivery. The typical maternity blues time pattern showed peaked on postpartum days 3, 4 and 5, and gradually decreased on days 6 and 7. The most common cluster of symptoms experienced by adolescent mothers was primary blues (21.40%). Only 3.48% of mothers experienced severe blues. The scores for each of the 7 days were significantly different (F = 48.551, p <.05). The results of this study can be used to improve care for postpartum adolescent mothers by screening and monitoring maternity blues of adolescent mothers and providing education to help prevent postpartum depression among these mothers.
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