Assessment of family support towards preventing postpartum depression in Nigerian State Universities lecturers
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Postpartum depression (PPD) remains a significant mental health challenge in Nigeria, particularly within academic communities where institutional pressures intersect with family responsibilities. This paper examines the role of family support in preventing depression among spouses during the postpartum period in Nigerian state universities. The study highlights how emotional, practical, and extended family support serve as protective factors. Institutional challenges such as poor funding, inadequate teaching-learning equipment, poor remuneration, and weak healthcare facilities exacerbate vulnerability. Findings suggest that strengthening family bonds alongside institutional reforms is essential for mitigating postpartum depression.
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Family support
Postpartum depression
Nigerian universities
Mental health
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Akinsulore Eric Olagbayi. "Assessment of family support towards preventing postpartum depression in Nigerian State Universities lecturers." African Multidisciplinary Journals of Development , vol. 14 , no. 2 , 2026 , pp. 623-627