The Influence of Health Education and Husband's Support on The Prevention of Postpartum Blues in Postpartum Mothers
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25311/keskom.Vol12.Iss1.2471Keywords:
Acupressure, postpartum mothers, lactationAbstract
If left untreated, postpartum blues can lead to depression in the first two weeks after delivery. In Indonesia, postpartum blues is still common, and family-based prevention efforts are still incomplete. This study examines how Communication, Information, and Education (IEC) and partner support can reduce postpartum blues in postpartum women. This study used a quantitative pretest-posttest design with a control group. The sample consisted of 30 postpartum women in the intervention and control groups. The intervention group received IEC and husband support, while the control group received standard care. This study was conducted at PMB Puji Handayani, Sungai Kunjang District, Samarinda City, East Kalimantan Province. Measurements were conducted using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) questionnaire. The results showed a greater reduction in postpartum blues scores in the intervention group. IEC accompanied by husband support is effective in reducing postpartum blues symptoms. Emotional, instrumental (housework/baby care assistance), and informational support from partners increase maternal coping capacity, reduce care stress, and accelerate psychological recovery. It is recommended that this be implemented in obstetric services.
Downloads
References
1. Fitri Setianingsih, Yunita Lestari, Galuh Permatasari, Nurlaila Agustikawati. Pemberian Komunikasi, Informasi Dan Edukasi (KIE) Adaptasi Psikologi Post Partum Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Postpartum Blues Pada Ibu Nifas Di UPT Puskesmas Kec. Alas Barat. Jurnal Kabar Masyarakat. 2024 Feb 2;2(1):128–33. doi:10.54066/jkb.v2i1.1578
2. Samria IH. Hubungan Dukungan Suami Dengan Kejadian Post Partum Blues Di Wilayah Perkotaan. Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat (J-KESMAS). 2021;vol.07.
3. Homepage J, Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sukolilo D, Andriani Kusumastuti D, Tristanti I, Studi PS, Ilmu Kesehatan F. Journal of Innovative and Creativity Hubungan Dukungan Suami Dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Ibu Nifas. Journal of Innovative and Creativity. 2026.
4. Widiyanti N, Astuti D, Nisak AZ. The correlation of husband’s assistance with the risk of postpartum blues in postpartum mothers. The Journal of Mother and Child Health Concerns. 2026 Feb 21;4(11):2186–92. doi:10.56922/mchc.v4i11.2630
5. Agustini ES, Hasrida. Pengaruh Dukungan Suami dan Dukungan Keluarga Terhadap Ibu yang Mengalami Baby Blues di Desa Seuat Jaya Serang Banten. Bina Generasi : Jurnal Kesehatan. 2025 Mar 19;16(2):1–7. doi:10.35907/bgjk.v16i2.322
6. Nurul Hikmah Annisa ON. Dukungan Suami dan Depresi Postpartum Husband Support and Postpartum Depression. Maret 2023 Indonesian Journal of Midwifery [Internet]. 2023;6(1). Available from: http://jurnal.unw.ac.id/index.php/ijm
7. Utami FP, Nurfita D. Postpartum blues reviewed by the risk factors in Indonesia. Journal of Ideas in Health. 2022 Dec 15;5(4). doi:10.47108/jidhealth.Vol5.Iss4.258
8. Juwita L, Indra Ayu Astarini M. Hubungan Jenis Persalinan Dengan Baby Blues Syndrom (Relationship Between Delivery Types And Baby Blues Syndrom). Jurnal Ners LENTERA. 2024.
9. Dukungan Suami dan Motivasi Ibu Dengan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif Di Wilayah Pesisir Pekanbaru Nurvina Arta Sirait H, Hestyana Sari T, Studi Ilmu Keperawatan P, Keperawatan F, Riau Jalan Pattimura No U. Ciptaan disebarluaskan di bawah Lisensi Creative Commons Atribusi 4.0 Internasional. JUKEJ: Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa. 2022;2(2).
10. Ilmu Kesehatan J, Fantasi F, Dewa Nyoman Supariasa I, Eva Aristina N, Kebidanan J, Kemenkes Malang P, et al. Hubungan Beban Ganda Ibu Nifas dengan Risiko Depresi Postpartum di Bandungrejosari Kota Malang Tahun 2024. Vol. 22. 22(2). doi:10.5455/mnj.v1i2.644xa
11. Guterres DM, Mufdlilah, Ismarwati. Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga (Suami) dengan Pemberian ASI Eklusif di Wilayah Perkotaan dan Pedesaan : Scoping Review. Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (Scientific Journal of Midwifery). 2025 Sep 30;11(2):122–33. doi:10.33023/jikeb.v11i2.2563
12. Komsiyah, Nur Kumalasari D, Dita Handayaningtyas A, Sumarno. Apakah Komunikasi, Informasi, dan Edukasi (KIE) Berpengaruh pada Pengetahuan Pasangan Usia Subur dalam Pemakaian Alat Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang? Jurnal Keperawatan Berbudaya Sehat. 2024 Jul 25;2(2):62–8. doi:10.35473/jkbs.v2i2.3277
13. Era Yasinta, Machfudloh M. Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Dukungan Suami dengan Penggunaan KB Pasca Persalinan : Scoping Review. SEHATMAS: Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Masyarakat. 2025 Oct 15;4(4):1153–66. doi:10.55123/sehatmas.v4i4.6332
14. Winingsih GAM, Salmah U, Masni, Indriasari R, Amiruddin R, Birawida AB. Prevent postpartum blues with the implementation of breastfeeding father education model to increase the frequency of breastfeeding in mothers: A systematic review. Gac Sanit. 2021;35:S400–3. doi:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.061
15. Alizadeh-Dibazari Z, Abdolalipour S, Mirghafourvand M. The effect of prenatal education on fear of childbirth, pain intensity during labour and childbirth experience: a scoping review using systematic approach and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023 Jul 27;23(1):541. doi:10.1186/s12884-023-05867-0
16. Pebryatie E, Paek SC, Sherer P, Meemon N. Associations Between Spousal Relationship, Husband Involvement, and Postpartum Depression Among Postpartum Mothers in West Java, Indonesia. J Prim Care Community Health. 2022 Jan 28;13. doi:10.1177/21501319221088355
17. Dehshiri M, Ghorashi Z, Lotfipur SM. Effects of Husband Involvement in Prenatal Care on Couples’ Intimacy and Postpartum Blues in Primiparous Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Int J Community Based Nurs Midwifery. 2023 Jul;11(3):179–89. doi:10.30476/IJCBNM.2023.97739.2204 PubMed PMID: 37489228.
18. Kızılırmak A, Calpbinici P, Tabakan G, Kartal B. Correlation between postpartum depression and spousal support and factors affecting postpartum depression. Health Care Women Int. 2021 Dec 2;42(12):1325–39. doi:10.1080/07399332.2020.1764562
19. Cox JL, Holden JM, Sagovsky R. Detection of Postnatal Depression. British Journal of Psychiatry. 2021 Jun 2;150(6):782–6. doi:10.1192/bjp.150.6.782
20. Tenaw LA, Ngai FW, Bessie C. Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions in Preventing Postpartum Depression Among Teenage Mothers—Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Prevention Science. 2024 Oct 3;25(7):1091–103. doi:10.1007/s11121-024-01728-0
21. Tessema M, Abera M, Birhanu Z. Effectiveness of group-based psycho-education on preventing postpartum depression among pregnant women by primary healthcare provider in primary healthcare institution: a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Front Psychiatry. 2024 Sep 10;15. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1433942
22. Arakawa Y, Haseda M, Inoue K, Nishioka D, Kino S, Nishi D, et al. Effectiveness of mHealth consultation services for preventing postpartum depressive symptoms: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Med. 2023 Jun 26;21(1):221. doi:10.1186/s12916-023-02918-3
23. Place JMS, Renbarger K, Van De Griend K, Guinn M, Wheatley C, Holmes O. Barriers to help-seeking for postpartum depression mapped onto the socio-ecological model and recommendations to address barriers. Front Glob Womens Health. 2024 May 24;5. doi:10.3389/fgwh.2024.1335437
24. Febriyanti NMA. The Relationship of Mother Characteristics and Husband Support With The Risk of Postpartum Blues In Postpartum Mothers. PLACENTUM: Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan dan Aplikasinya. 2021 Aug 30;9(2):75. doi:10.20961/placentum.v9i2.53657
25. Rahmawati R, Junuda J, Saida S, Akifah A. Interventions to address baby blues among postpartum mothers: A systematic review of effectiveness and implementation. Afr J Reprod Health. 2025 Feb 28;29(2):160–80. doi:10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i2.18
Downloads
Submitted
Accepted
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Jurnal kesehatan komunitas (Journal of community health)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
