Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Introduction: Postpartum depression is a major public health issue. Married or partnered women with ongoing low spousal support from partners are more likely to suffer from postpartum depression (Yaksi & Save 2021). Lack of emotional support from a spouse, verbal or physical abuse, and unintended pregnancies may further increase the risk of PPD (Kızılırmak, Calpbinici, Tabakan, & Kartal, 2021). This lack of support from the home adds to the stress and hormonal effects a woman may experience during and after her pregnancy. The purpose of this two phase study is to identify the impact of stress arousal on postpartum women and to identify areas to explore within postpartum depression and spousal support. The current project will be discussed and the importance of understanding the impact of cognitive load on patients and support partners, how arousal and stress can impact discharge education, and innovate ways to reimage the discharge process. Major themes from the literature review will also be presented.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
WCHHS - Health Promotion and Physical Education
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Afekwo Mary Ukuku
Included in
Study into Postpartum Stress
Introduction: Postpartum depression is a major public health issue. Married or partnered women with ongoing low spousal support from partners are more likely to suffer from postpartum depression (Yaksi & Save 2021). Lack of emotional support from a spouse, verbal or physical abuse, and unintended pregnancies may further increase the risk of PPD (Kızılırmak, Calpbinici, Tabakan, & Kartal, 2021). This lack of support from the home adds to the stress and hormonal effects a woman may experience during and after her pregnancy. The purpose of this two phase study is to identify the impact of stress arousal on postpartum women and to identify areas to explore within postpartum depression and spousal support. The current project will be discussed and the importance of understanding the impact of cognitive load on patients and support partners, how arousal and stress can impact discharge education, and innovate ways to reimage the discharge process. Major themes from the literature review will also be presented.