Graduation Year
2025
Document Type
Senior Thesis
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Primary Major
Nursing
Thesis Advisor
Deborah Meshel, BSN, MSN
Abstract
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health concern for adolescent mothers, especially those without a reliable support system. The current research demonstrates the importance of a support system, effective interventions, and prevention strategies for easier navigation of postpartum depression. Some effective interventions researched were therapy groups, personalized home visits, and using social media platforms to deliver therapy. This research proposal aims to examine the effectiveness of a nurse-led educational intervention for postpartum adolescent mothers without support. A quasi-experimental design will be used, with pre-and post-test assessments using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to measure PPD symptoms in 100 adolescent mothers. While data collection is pending, the analysis will include descriptive and inferential statistics, such as t-tests, to evaluate changes in PPD symptoms and explore whether postpartum educational sessions correlate with decreased depression and anxiety symptoms. This research aims to identify effective interventions to better support adolescent mothers in managing PPD, ultimately promoting improved maternal and child outcomes.
Included in
Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing Commons, Nursing Midwifery Commons, Other Psychiatry and Psychology Commons, Pediatric Nursing Commons