Depression in Mothers After Childbirth is Prone to be Influenced by Self-Esteem and Personality of The Mother

Abstract

Background: Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011 stated that there is an incidence for cases of postpartum depression in several countries, namely in Vietnam (19.4%), Dominica (3%), and Colombia (13.6%), The global prevalence of postpartum depression has been estimated at 100-150 per 1000 births. (WHO, 2017). Mothers with low self-esteem are moderate to postpartum depression (Stewart et al, 2003). Obtained data at the Time of Pre Survey at The Trauma Center Samarinda Health Center, postpartum mothers with low self-esteem as many as 3 mothers and with depression as many as 8 mothers with depression. Based on these backgrounds, researchers interested in researching "Depression In Mothers After Childbirth Are Susceptible To Being Influenced By The Mother's Self-Esteem And Personality. Aim: To find out the relationship between Self-Esteem and Depression Levels of Postpartum Mothers at the Trauma Center Health Center Samarinda. Methods: Using descriptive research to determine the existence of a relationship by using a Cross Sectional approach. The population in this study were 165 respondents. Using a total sampling technique, the sample used was 165 respondents. Analysis of the data used in this study is the Chi Square Test. Results: Bivariate analysis results between Self-Esteem Relationship with Postpartum Mother's Depre Level at Samarinda Trauma Center Health Center using Chi-Square data analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between self-esteem and postpartum maternal depression levels at Samarinda Trauma Center Health Center, namely P Value: 0.001. Conclusion: From the results of variable analysis found a relationship between self-esteem and the level of postpartum maternal depression at the Trauma Center Samarinda Health Center. It is recommended that the mother understand the psychological changes in carrying out their reproductive function.