The relationship between social support perceived by primiparous and multiparous mothers undergoing cesarean section and the risk of postpartum depression at Airlangga University Hospital

Background: Postpartum depression is a manifestation of baby blues that is not well-managed. Postpartum depression can be experienced by both primiparous and multiparous mothers, particularly those who undergo cesarean section. The exact cause of postpartum depression is still unknown. However, the factors influencing postpartum depression are generally interrelated. This study aims to determine the relationship between social support in primiparous and multiparous mothers undergoing cesarean section and the risk of postpartum depression at Airlangga University Hospital.
Method: This quantitative study has an analytical observational design and a cross-sectional approach. Sampling was done using consecutive sampling. A total of 66 postpartum primiparous and multiparous mothers who underwent cesarean section at  Airlangga University Hospital between August and October 2024 were included as respondents.
Results: The analysis showed that the majority of postpartum primiparous and multiparous mothers who had a cesarean section received high social support and were not at risk for postpartum depression. However, there were still risks of postpartum depression in both groups. The statistical test using Spearman's rho test yielded p-values of 0.073 (p > 0.05) for the primiparous group and 0.244 (p > 0.05) for the multiparous group.
Conclusion: There is no significant relationship between social support and the risk of postpartum depression in primiparous and multiparous mothers undergoing cesarean section at   Airlangga University Hospital