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Postpartum Depression Associated with Beliefs in Pelesit: A Case Report

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Melli Sesarya1, *, Elmeida Effendy1
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: elmedia.effendi@usu.ac.id
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Melli Sesarya
Available Online 31 March 2023.
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10.2991/978-94-6463-120-3_26How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Postpartum Depression; Pelesit; Major Depression; Culture
Abstract

Background: Depression can occur in postpartum mothers, influenced by various biological factors, such as temperament, genetic or biochemical, and other psychological problems, including personality/personal history and family environment. Previous studies also stated that the condition is associated with socio-cultural factors, such as socioeconomic pressures, isolation, cultural diversity, socio-political discourse, and injustice. Furthermore, the best treatment for mothers with postpartum depression (PPD) involves the combination of pharmacology and psychotherapy to obtain the optimum management level.

Case report: A 30-year-old woman who lives in Jorong Sumatra complained of experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations. Three pathognomonic symptoms of depression were found, and the patient admitted a suicidal attempt. The patient’s son died at the age of 4 weeks, and she felt that the child had been bullied. Treatment was carried out by using antidepressants and antipsychotics for hallucinations, after which CBT and ITP were performed.

Conclusion: Our report showed a relationship between PPD and local culture or beliefs about superstition. Therefore, the pharmacological treatment for PPD must be considered carefully, and its combination with psychotherapy is expected to provide a better outcome.

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Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Neuroscience, Neurology and Psychiatry (ICONAP 2022)
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Publication Date
31 March 2023
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10.2991/978-94-6463-120-3_26
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2468-5739
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