Post-Natal Depression: Quality of Life of Mothers after Child Birth

Abstract

Introduction: Postnatal depression (PPD) is a most common issue arising after delivery and it also have an impact the (QOL). Assessment of post-delivery QOL and depression can be useful for improved precaution for mothers and enhancement of their health.

Objectives: Todetermine the quality of life of Mothers after Child Birth.

Methods: Descriptive research design was implemented. The samples size was 30. Purposive sampling technique was used. Quality of life was measured by HRQL survey. Data was collected in thefirst week after delivery.

Results: QOL overall, bodily and psychological health area mean scores were suggestively lesser among mothers with PPD (44.4±10.3, 48.2±15.5). Postpartum depression negatively affect postpartum quality of life.

Conclusions: The results confirmed that postnatal depression causes lower QOL.