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A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences ofWomen Suffering From Postpartum Depression in the Ho Municipality, Ghana

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  • Anita Fafa Dartey
  • Comfort Worna Lotse
  • Vivian Tackie
  • Brenda Aggrey
  • Evelyn Afia Kyerewaah
  • Patricia Abu
  • Elizabeth Sampson Anaman

Abstract

One of the major complications that pregnancy and childbirth can expose women of reproductive age to is postpartum depression (PPD), with estimations indicating a rise in its prevalence in developing countries. PPD has been linked to adverse growth outcomes, emotional and physical health challenges, cognitive problems among others resulting in compromised health of the mother and her baby. This study described the experiences of postnatal mothers who developed PPD in the Ho Municipality. A phenomenological study design was employed where women receiving treatment for PPD in two hospitals in the Ho municipality were selected using a purposive sampling method. Existential phenomenology explores how people give meaning to their experiences, emphasizing the importance of context and the influence of the participants’ personal backgrounds and values. Interview guide was used to collect data from the study respondents. The data was analyzed using thematic content analyses approach. Three themes and nine subthemes emerged from the study. The study examined the experiences of postnatal women suffering from PPD in the Ho municipality. The effects of PPD were found in this study to have negative impact on the general well-being of the whole family. Healthcare providers can educate expectant mothers and families about these factors, promoting awareness and proactive measures to reduce the risk of PPD. Insights from this research can inform the creation of postpartum support programs that provide new mothers with the resources and support they need to cope with PPD.

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  • Anita Fafa Dartey & Comfort Worna Lotse & Vivian Tackie & Brenda Aggrey & Evelyn Afia Kyerewaah & Patricia Abu & Elizabeth Sampson Anaman, 2024. "A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences ofWomen Suffering From Postpartum Depression in the Ho Municipality, Ghana," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(3), pages 21582440241, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:3:p:21582440241271928
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241271928
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