Social support during pre-natal and post-natal stage: influence on maternal depression and mental well-being

• Main Authors: Mustaffa, Mohamed Sharif, Marappan, Deviga, Abu, Mohd. Salleh, Khan, Aqeel, Ahmad, Roslee
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Science BV 2014
• Subjects: LB Theory and practice of education
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/62610/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.506
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The purpose of the study was to investigate the amount of social support perceived during pre-natal and post-natal stage and its influence on maternal depression and mental well-being among mothers in Johor State, Malaysia. A quantitative study with the survey method conducted. Total 100 mothers fro...