HUBUNGAN FAKTOR RISIKO USIA DAN TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN TERHADAP KEJADIAN POSTPARTUM BLUES DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS TOILI II

Background: Non-psychotic mental disorders are one of the most common illnesses that occur during pregnancy and the perinatal period. In Indonesia, the occurrence of postpartum blues is 50-70%, and this period can progress to postpartum depression with varying rates, ranging from 5% to over 25% after childbirth.
Objective: To determine the correlation between risk factors such as age and educational level and the incidence of postpartum blues in the Toili II Primary Health Care Area.
Research Methodology: This study employed an analytical observational approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of postpartum mothers who gave birth in the Toili II Primary Health Care Area and met the inclusion criteria. The research instrument used the EPDS questionnaire and data analysis was performed using the chi-square statistical test.
Results and Discussion: The research findings revealed that the number of postpartum blues cases in women under the age of 20 or over 35 was 23 individuals (42.6%), which was higher than the 9.3% observed in women aged 20 to 35. The incidence of postpartum blues tended to be higher among individuals with lower education levels, such as those who had not attended school (11.1%), completed primary education (11.1%), or completed junior high school (31.5%), compared to those with a high school education (31.5%) or a college degree (14.8%).
Conclusion: There was a significant correlation between risk factors such as age and education level and the incidence of postpartum blues in the Toili II Primary Health Care Area.