Factors influencing postpartum anxiety among mothers in Wenzhou, China

Name: Chen, Yao

LCSH: Burapha University -- Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Pathway

Classification :.DDC: 618.76

LCSH: Postpartum depression

LCSH: Breastfeeding

LCSH: Puerperium -- Psychological aspects

Abstract: Postpartum anxiety is widespread among women. Compared to other mental illnesses, postpartum anxiety symptoms are mild and easily ignored. Long Term development of postpartum anxiety can lead to a variety of adverse outcomes. Mild postpartum anxiety can become a serious mental illness in the long run. The purpose of this study was to investigate postpartum anxiety and its influencing factors among women in Wenzhou, China. A total of 158 participants were recruited using simple random sampling in the postpartum follow-up clinic at the second affiliated hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. The data was collected using online questionnaires via WeChat mobile application. The questionnaires included a demographic questionnaire, the mental health literacy scale, the social support scale, and the Beck anxiety inventory. Descriptive statistics and standard multiple linear regression were used to analyze data. The study results revealed that participants had a low level of postpartum anxiety. Breastfeeding, mental health literacy, and social support significantly explained 30.8% of the variance in postpartum anxiety. Mental health literacy (B -0.463, p =0000), social support (B = -0.16, p = .023) were effective predictors of postpartum anxiety. Postpartum anxiety was significantly impacted when the participants no breastfeeding compared to exclusive breastfeeding (the reference category) (B = 0.188, p =.022). The differences among the exclusive and mixed breastfeeding were not significant (B = - 028. p =.722), Meanwhile, age (B = -.008, p>.05) did not predict postpartum anxiety. Therefore, nurses should actively help women to obtain good mental health literacy and encourage them to continue breastfeeding. The family members and society should also be motivated to provide adequate support and care to women to reduce postpartum anxiety.

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Name: Jinjutha Chaisena Dallas

Role: Principal Advisor

Name: Chintana Wacharasin

Role: Co-advisor

Created: 2024

Modified: 2025-09-12

Issued: 2025-01-21

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CallNumber: Th 618.76 Ch518F

eng

Spatial: China

Spatial: Wenzhou

DegreeName: Master of Nursing Science

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Pathway

Grantor: Burapha University

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