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The Relationship between Perceived Social Support from Family and Postpartum Empowerment with Maternal Wellbeing in the postpartum period
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2016
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Family MedicineWorld Health OrganizationFamily InvolvementFamily StrengtheningPostpartum EmpowermentSocial SupportSocial SciencesFamily HealthSocioemotional DevelopmentPostpartum PeriodSocial HealthFamily InteractionPrenatal CarePublic HealthFamily RelationshipsChild Well-beingMaternal HealthNurse-family PartnershipNursingSociologyFamily PsychologyPregnant WomenPerceived Social Support
Background & aim: With the aim of improving maternal and neonatal health, the World Health Organization has placed emphasis on women's empowerment and well-being. This study aimed to investigate the impact of perceived social support from family and empowerment on maternal well-being after delivery. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 358 mothers within 24-48 h after delivery. For the purpose of data collection, four questionnaires were employed to evaluate the participants’ health status, perceived social support from family, empowerment, and well-being. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling through Stata software at a significance level of 0.05. Conclusion: Regarding the direct relationship between empowerment and perceived social family support after delivery, it is recommended to enhance the well-being of mothers in the postpartum period and provide training for pregnant women and their families.