Detail Cantuman

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Domestic violence occurs at all levels of society. Evidence shows that
sexual, physical and psychological violence are predisposing factors of postpartum
depression. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between domestic
violence and postpartum depression.
Methods: This research adopted quantitative method through observational with
a cross-sectional study design by analyzing secondary data from SEHATI
longitudinal surveillance. A total of 232 women was selected as sample using a
purposive sampling method, with the sample criterion being mothers with children
<2 years old located in Purworejo District, Central Java, consisting of 16 sub-
districts and 494 villages. The data obtained were analyzed using the chi square
statistical test and binomial regression test.
Results: The results of the quantitative data showed that physical violence against
postpartum depression (PR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.23-2.38), psychic violence against
postpartum depression (PR = 1.9; 95% CI = 1.44-2.54), and sexual violence against
postpartum depression (PR-2.0; 95% CI = 1.54-2.65). The result of the qualitative
data showed that postpartum depression occurred due to domestic violence.
Conclusion: Physical, psychological and sexual violence in the household are
significantly related to postpartum depression