Exploring the relationship between postnatal depressive symptoms and parental burnout from the perspective of the population and individual level.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parental burnout has become increasingly common, which can lead to a range of adverse outcomes. Postnatal mothers are vulnerable and mothers with high postpartum depression scores may be more prone to parental burnout. This study aims to investigate the association between postnatal depressive symptoms and parental burnout at both the population and individual levels.

Methods

This study comprised a cross-sectional study design and participants were recruited using convenience sampling. A total of 560 postnatal mothers answered a questionnaire on their general information, postnatal depressive symptoms and parental burnout. Multiple linear regression and binary logistic regression analysis were used to examine the association between postnatal depressive symptoms a

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10246355 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature