Psychoeducational Intervention to Reduce Depressive Symptoms and Strengthen Mother-Infant Bonding

Effectiveness of Psychoeducational Intervention in Reducing Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Strengthening Mother-Infant Bonding: A Randomized Controlled Trial From the Watson Model Perspective

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention designed within the framework of the Watson Human Caring Model in reducing postpartum depressive symptoms and creating a stronger mother-infant bond. Specifically, it aims to investigate whether a person-centered approach based on the principles of Watson's caring science can significantly increase the psychological well-being of postpartum mothers and improve the quality of their relationship with their babies.

The pregnant women included in the sample were informed about the study and their written consent was obtained. Six interviews were conducted with the pregnant women, four at one-week intervals before birth and one on the seventh day and fourth week after birth. These interviews were conducted with the women one-on-one and face-to-face. The women in the control group did not receive any treatment other than routine care at family health centers. The psychoeducation program was applied to the women in the intervention group in six interviews.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Women in their 20-35th week of pregnancy,

  • Volunteers,
  • Over 18 years of age,
  • Literate,
  • No visual, hearing or mental disabilities,
  • Having a healthy baby weighing over 2500 grams,
  • Being in the same environment with their baby after birth,
  • Having a healthy fetus on ultrasound will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Those diagnosed with depression or other mental illnesses by a physician,

  • Those taking medication for mental illness,
  • Women who have given birth prematurely,
  • Stillbirth,
  • Those who have not participated in more than one interview will not be included in the study.