Maternal Self-Efficacy as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Postpartum Depression and Maternal Role Competence: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Lindelwa Portia Dlamini Yu-Yun Hsu Mduduzi Colani ShongweShan-Tair WangMeei-Ling Gau

Published in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2023)

High maternal self-efficacy was associated with high maternal role competence and fewer postpartum depression symptoms, suggesting that improving maternal self-efficacy may help reduce postpartum depression and may improve maternal role competence.

Keyphrases

birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
sleep quality
gestational age
pregnant women
body mass index