The Effect of Speos Method on the Quality of Postpartum Mother life at Mertoyudan I and Mertoyudan 2 Primary Health Center in 2018

Abstract

Background: Postpartum mothers are potentially susceptible to postpartum care complications, such as postpartum blues and depression. SPEOS is a combination of endorphin massage techniques, oxytocin massage, and positive suggestions to improve life quality after childbirth. Aim: This study aimed to prove the SPEOS method's effectiveness on postpartum mothers' quality of life. Methods: This research was a quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research was conducted in Mertoyudan I Primary Health Center and Mertoyudan II Health Center. The research subjects were 22 postpartum mothers taken using a simple random sampling technique. The independent variable in this study was the SPEOS method, and the dependent variable was the quality of life. The instrument used was the PQOL questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: The quality of postpartum mothers life scores increased (mean = 177.55 to 182.45, CI = 95%, p = 0.000), SPEOS method was more effective in improving the quality of life of post partum mothers (mean difference = 4.9, CI = 95%, p = 0,000). Conclusion: The SPEOS method affects improving the quality of life of Postpartum mothers. Keywords: SPEOS, quality of life, postpartum, breastfeeding mothers