THE EFFECTIVENESS OF POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS ON POSTPARTUM BLUES AMONG POSTPARTUM MOTHERS IN THE SERVICE AREAS OF SEMEN AND NGADILUWIH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, KEDIRI REGENCY

Cici Anggraini (Sarjana Terapan Kebidanan Kediri, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Pasuruan, Indonesia)
Rahajeng Siti Nut Rahmawati (Sarjana Terapan Kebidanan Kediri, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Kediri, Indonesia)
Sumy Dwi Antono (Sarjana Terapan Kebidanan Kediri, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Nganjuk, Indonesia)
Susanti Pratamaningtyas (Sarjana Terapan Kebidanan Kediri, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Nganjuk, Indonesia)

Journal for Quality in Women's Health
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): September

The postpartum period is a transition phase characterized by significant physical and psychological changes that may increase the risk of postpartum blues. Positive affirmation is one of the simple non-pharmacological methods that may improve mothers psychological condition during the postpartum period. The purpose of this research was to analyze the effectiveness of positive affirmation in postpartum blues among postpartum mothers in the service areas of Semen and Ngadiluwih Community Health Centers, Kediri Regency. Quasi eksperimental research was undertaken with control group design and by using purposive sampling technique with 32 respondents consisting of intervention group (n=16) and a control group (n=16). Its population of mothers who has an estimated due date on April-June 2026 in the service area of Semen and Ngadiluwih Community Health Centers. Univariate and bivariate analysis with Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Test were applied.