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Study on the Effect of Music on Postpartum Blues in New Mothers
Background
Postpartum blues, also known as postpartum maternal blues, is a psychological condition experienced by new mothers, characterized by symptoms such as sadness, easy crying, anxiety, and indecisiveness. This study aimed to investigate the impact of music played for newly delivered mothers on postpartum blues.
Methods
- A prospective, two-arm, randomized controlled study was conducted on 82 mothers who gave birth at term.
- Participants were divided into two groups: 41 in the control group and 41 in the music group.
- Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Stein Blues Scale (SBS), and Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) at four different times: postoperative 0-3 hours, 12th, 24th, and 36th hours.
Results
- The median SBS test score for the music group at postoperative 0-3 hours was 19.00, and at 36th hours was 2.00. In comparison, the control group had median scores of 21.00 and 13.00, respectively.
- The median EPDS test score for the music group at postoperative 0-3 hours was 22.00, and at 36th hours was 0.00. The control group had median scores of 26.00 and 10.00, respectively.
- A significant difference was found in the 12th, 24th, and 36th hours (p < .001).
- A statistically significant high positive correlation was found between EPDS and SBS in the 12th, 24th, and 36th hours (p < .001).
Conclusions
The study concluded that music played for newly delivered mothers led to a reduction in postpartum blues and depression levels.
Registration: Clinical trial protocol submitted prior to completing participant recruitment. NCT06252155.
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