Pencegahan Depresi Postpartum pada Ibu Nifas melalui Edukasi dan Skrining Epds Berbasis Telenursing di Komunitas: Studi Kasus

Annida Bunga Fitria; Nur Azizah Indriastuti

doi:10.55606/innovation.v4i2.9203

Authors

Annida Bunga Fitria Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Nur Azizah Indriastuti Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/innovation.v4i2.9203

Keywords:

Community Nursing, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Health Education, Postpartum Depression, Telenursing

Abstract

Postpartum depression is a postpartum mental health disorder that significantly impacts maternal well-being, infant development, and family functioning. The high prevalence of postpartum depression in Indonesia is due to limited access to health services, low mental health literacy, and social stigma in the community. This indicates a significant gap between the need for maternal mental health services and the availability of existing interventions, making education a crucial component in efforts to prevent postpartum depression early. This study aims to analyze the prevention of postpartum depression in postpartum mothers through telenursing-based education and screening using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in the community. A descriptive case study design was used, involving one respondent, a 25-year-old primigravida mother residing in the Bantul area. The intervention was implemented online via WhatsApp and video calls, including structured health education on postpartum psychological changes, adaptive coping strategies, and the importance of social support. The intervention also included daily remote monitoring of the respondent's condition via the WhatsApp mobile application. The EPDS was administered as a pre-test and post-test to evaluate changes in the respondent's psychological condition. The findings showed a significant decrease in the EPDS score from 16 (moderate depression) to 6 (minimal depression), indicating significant psychological improvement. These results imply that integrating EPDS screening, structured health education, and daily monitoring is an effective and accessible community-based approach to preventing postpartum depression, particularly for mothers with limited mobility and access to health services.

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