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KMID : 0858820230400030025
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2023 Volume.40 No. 3 p.25 ~ p.35
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Moderating effect of social support on the impact of income on postpartum depression: Focusing on maternal health inequalities
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choi In-Sun
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study primarily aimed to determine the level of inequality in maternal health by identifying the effect of income on postpartum depression and examining whether social support is effective in alleviating maternal health inequality.
Methods: Multiple regression analysis using a moderating effect model was conducted to analyze data from a nationwide sample of 3,127 pregnant women in Korea using the 2021 Postpartum Care Survey.
Results: Income had a significant effect on postpartum depression. “Social support,” including “Experience with social support” and “Family support,” was found to have a statistically significant effect in alleviating maternal health inequalities.
Conclusion: This study found that although there may be inequalities in postpartum depression depending on income, maternal health inequalities can be alleviated if sufficient social support is provided. First, to increase family support, postpartum depression must be reduced through spousal education. Second, if support is not available within the family, the expecting mothers should have access to a support system within the community. Third, if social support is provided as a policy target, it can effectively alleviate maternal health inequalities. Fourth, there is a need to strengthen and promote policies with socially supportive characteristics to mitigate disparities in postpartum depression and effectively alleviate maternal health inequalities.
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KEYWORD
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maternal health, health inequalities, social support, postpartum depression
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