Association of Spousal Support With Parenting Self-Confidence and Depression in Primipar Mothers

Официальное название

Primipar Annelerde Eş Desteğinin Doğum Sonu Ebeveynlik Özgüveni ve Depresyon Düzeyleri Üzerindeki Etkisi: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Обзор

The transition to motherhood, particularly for first-time (primiparous) women, is a critical life period requiring substantial psychological and social adjustment. Hormonal changes, increased caregiving responsibilities, sleep disturbances, and potential social isolation during pregnancy and the postpartum period may increase vulnerability to stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health concern that adversely affects maternal well-being, mother-infant interaction, and infant development, with insufficient social support identified as one of its most significant risk factors. Maternal self-efficacy, defined as a mother's perceived competence in caring for and responding to her infant's needs, is a key indicator of successful adaptation to the parenting role. Evidence suggests that maternal self-efficacy develops primarily within the first months after childbirth and tends to be lower in primiparous women. Low parenting self-efficacy has been associated with increased depressive symptoms, higher parenting stress, impaired mother-infant bonding, and negative developmental outcomes for the infant. Among social support sources, partner support plays a particularly protective role during the transition to parenthood. Emotional, informational, and practical support provided by the partner has been shown to enhance maternal self-efficacy, reduce psychological distress, improve marital adjustment, and lower the risk of postpartum depression. Conversely, low perceived partner support and relationship difficulties are associated with an increased risk of PPD in primiparous mothers. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between perceived partner support and postpartum parenting self-efficacy and depressive symptoms in primiparous women. Additionally, the study seeks to evaluate the explanatory and protective role of partner support on maternal self-efficacy and postpartum depression during the early postpartum period.

Первичные конечные точки

• Introduction Information Forum [Срок оценки: At enrollment]
• Parenting Self-Confidence (Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale) [Срок оценки: At enrollment]
• Perceived Spousal Support measured by the Early Postpartum Perceived Spousal Support Scale [Срок оценки: At enrollment]
• Postpartum Depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) [Срок оценки: At enrollment]

Критерии участия

Inclusionsd Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older
• Primiparous mothers (first childbirth)
• Between 0 and 12 months postpartum
• Living with spouse or partner
• Able to read and write Turkish
• Having access to the internet
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

Критерии исключения

• Diagnosed neurological disorder
• Diagnosed psychiatric disorder
• Visual impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
• Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Да

Дизайн исследования

Модель наблюдения

Только случаи

Центры проведения

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 центр

• Online study — Istanbul

Публикации

• Leahy Warren P. First-time mothers: social support and confidence in infant care. J Adv Nurs. 2005 Jun;50(5):479-88. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2005.03425.x. PMID 15882364
• Yılmaz, B., & Oskay, Ü. (2021). Karitane Parent Self-Confidence Scale: Turkish validity and reliability study. Cukurova Medical Journal, 46(2), 801-813.

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07376369 · 2025-20/738

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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