The effect of group counseling based on emotional intelligence in the prevention of postpartum depression

Maryam Yusefi Avrand; Masumeh Davoodabadi; Efat Nouruzi

doi:10.4103/jnms.jnms_60_20

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The effect of group counseling based on emotional intelligence in the prevention of postpartum depression

Author(s):

Maryam Yusefi Avrand¹,

Masumeh Davoodabadi

^2,*,

Efat Nouruzi³

1MSc of Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences

2MSc of Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran

3Department of Psychology, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran

Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences:Vol. 9, issue 2; 90-95

Published online:Jun 10, 2022

Article type:Research Article

Received:Jun 19, 2020

Accepted:Feb 17, 2022

How to Cite:Maryam Yusefi AvrandMasumeh DavoodabadiEfat NouruziThe effect of group counseling based on emotional intelligence in the prevention of postpartum depression.J Nurs Midwifery Sci.9(2):e140620.https://doi.org/10.4103/jnms.jnms_60_20.

Abstract

Context: Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common psychological conditions in the postpartum stage. PPD negatively affects the baby, family, and mother’s life.
Aims: This study aimed to survey the effectiveness of group counseling based on emotional intelligence (EI) in the prevention of PPD.
Setting and Design: In this semi-experimental study, one hundred cases were selected among pregnant mothers who were referred to health centers of Tehran, Iran, during June–September 2019.
Materials and Methods: Four health centers were allocated to the intervention and control group by simple randomization and participants were recruited by convenience sampling. Participants in the intervention group attended an educational program based on EI during five weekly sessions (each 90 min). The control group did not receive any intervention. All participants completed demographic questionnaires, Beck Depression Inventory, Bar-On EI Inventory, and Edinburgh PPD Inventory. Follow-up was done 8 weeks after delivery. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed through descriptive (mean, standard deviation, and frequency) Chi-square and independent t-test.
Results: The intervention group reported significantly lower PPD than the control group eight weeks after delivery (11.71 ± 3.16 and 14.47 ± 3.65, respectively, P < 0.001). The scores of EI were significantly (P < 0.001) higher 8 weeks after delivery in the intervention group (234.60 ± 8.94) compared with the control group (211.41 ± 9.62).
Conclusion: According to the findings of the current study, EI program is effective in preventing PPD, so it
is recommended that counseling services along with medical services be provided to improve the mental
health of mothers to prevent PPD.

Keywords

Counseling

Emotional intelligence

Depression

Postpartum

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Maryam Yusefi Avrand:[PubMed][Scholar]
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