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Postpartum morbidity and help-seeking behaviours in Iran
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Rouhi, M and Mohammed-alizadeh C, S and Usefi, H and Rouhi, N, Postpartum morbidity and help-seeking behaviours in Iran, British Journal of Midwifery, 19, (3) pp. 178-184. ISSN 0969-4900 (2011) [Professional, Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Health problems arising in pregnancy, delivery or the postpartum
period are often resolved within 6 weeks after delivery. However, many
health problems persist and can have an effect on activities of daily
living. Some mothers may not initiate consultation, making it difficult
for health providers to treat subsequent problems. The aim of this study
was to assess mothers’ experiences of postpartum maternal morbidity,
the prevalence of depression and fatigue 6 weeks after delivery and
postpartum help-seeking behaviours. Method: In this study 1330 mothers
who visited public health centres in Tabriz, Iran, were interviewed about
their health problems experienced within 6 weeks after delivery and their
help-seeking behaviours. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
and Fatigue Identification Form were also used to assess depression and
fatigue respectively. The Chi square test was used to assess associations
between some variables. Results: The majority of the women (89%)
reported experience of one or more health problems in their postnatal
period. The problems included backache (53%), headache (50%), fatigue
(44%) and constipation (27%) among other problems. Conclusion: With a
majority of women not seeking help, the timing and content of antenatal
care visits, and postpartum care should be reexamined and include more
information about postpartum problems.
Item Details
Item Type: | Professional, Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Postpartum, morbidity,help-seeking behaviours, Iran |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Midwifery |
Research Field: | Clinical midwifery |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Other health |
Objective Field: | Other health not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Rouhi, M (Mrs Maryam Rouhi) |
ID Code: | 112371 |
Year Published: | 2011 |
Deposited By: | Health Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2016-11-07 |
Last Modified: | 2016-11-09 |
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