The relationship between perineal trauma and postpartum psychological outcomes: a secondary analysis of a population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perineal trauma, involving either naturally occurring tears or episiotomy, is common during childbirth but little is known about its psychological impact. This study aimed to determine the associations between childbirth related perineal trauma and psychological outcomes reported by women three months after giving birth and to explore factors that could mediate relationships between perineal trauma and maternal psychological outcomes.

Methods

This study was a secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional population-based survey of maternal and infant health. A total of 4,578 women responded to the survey, of which 3,307 had a vaginal birth and were eligible for inclusion into the analysis. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress (PTS) sympto

SUBMITTER: Opondo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10481495 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature