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Ojeleye OA, Beckie TM, Oruche UM. Psychosocial Factors Associated With Perinatal Anxiety and Perinatal Depression Among Adolescents: A Rapid Review. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 2024; 62:13-22. [PMID: 37646603 DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20230821-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The current review examined the influence of psychosocial factors on adolescents' perinatal anxiety (PA) and perinatal depression (PND) across geographical regions. Three databases were searched for articles published between 2017 and 2022 and 15 articles were reviewed. We categorized factors into social, cultural, and environmental domains. Social factors included adolescent caregiver trust/attachment, social support, perceived social support, trauma/poly-traumatization, and peer solidarity. Cultural factors included feelings of shame, marital satisfaction, partner's rejection of pregnancy, lack of parental involvement in care, parenting stress, childhood household dysfunction, and adverse childhood events. Environmental factors included neighborhood support, food insecurity, domestic violence, going to church, going out with friends, and sources for obtaining information. Routine assessment of psychosocial factors among perinatal teens is crucial to identify those at higher risk for PA and PND. Further research is necessary to examine the influence of cultural and environmental factors on PA, PND, and perinatal outcomes among adolescents. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62(2), 13-22.].
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Ankerstjerne LBS, Laizer SN, Andreasen K, Normann AK, Wu C, Linde DS, Rasch V. Landscaping the evidence of intimate partner violence and postpartum depression: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051426. [PMID: 35584869 PMCID: PMC9119188 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the evidence of the association between exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and postpartum depression. IPV during pregnancy can have immediate and long-term physical and mental health consequences for the family. Therefore, it has been hypothesised that IPV may affect the risk of developing postpartum depression. METHODS A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. PubMed, Embase, Global Health Library, Scopus and Google scholar were searched for published studies without restrictions on language, time or study design (up to May 2020). Studies were included if they assessed postpartum depression using the Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (cut-off≥10), among women who had been exposed to IPV (emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse). The quality of studies was judged according to the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. RESULTS A total of 33 studies were included in the review (participants n=131 131). The majority of studies found an association between exposure to IPV and the development of signs of postpartum depression. Overall, studies measured both exposure and outcome in various ways and controlled for a vast number of different confounders. Thirty percent of the studies were set in low-income and lower-middle-income countries while the rest were set in upper-middle-income and high-income countries and the association did not differ across settings. Among the studies reporting adjusted OR (aOR) (n=26), the significant aOR ranged between 1.18 and 6.87 (95% CI 1.12 to 11.78). The majority of the studies were judged as 'good quality' (n=20/33). CONCLUSION We found evidence of an association between exposure to IPV and the development of signs of postpartum depression. Meta-analysis or individual patient data meta-analysis is required to quantify the magnitude of the association between IPV and postpartum depression. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020209435.
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- Lea Bo Sønderlund Ankerstjerne
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Odense Universitetshospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Deparment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Odense Universitetshospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Odense Universitetshospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Odense Universitets hospital, Odense, Denmark
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E Silva JL, de Sousa Mata M, Câmara SMA, do Céu Clara Costa Í, de Medeiros KS, Cobucci RN, Gonçalves AK. Validity and reliability of the lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) in Brazil. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:481. [PMID: 34215199 PMCID: PMC8254250 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03959-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The Lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used to assess psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and maternity. The PSEQ is a tool used in various countries and has been translated into Portuguese; however, it needs to be validated in Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of the PSEQ in Brazilian pregnant women. Method This methodological validity study investigated internal consistency and reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients. Construct validity was assessed using Pearson’s correlation between domains and confirmatory factor analysis. To assess concurrent validity, Pearson’s correlation between the different domains of the PSEQ and Prenatal Psychosocial Profile-Portuguese Version (PPP-VP) was determined. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results This study included 399 pregnant women in the northeastern region of Brazil. The internal consistency and reliability of the total PSEQ score were high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89; intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.95). Validity analysis showed positive and significant correlations between all PSEQ domains, ranging from 0.14 to 0.56. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated the following values of goodness of fit: RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.61, χ2/df = 1.77. The discriminant and concurrent validities of the PSEQ were confirmed. Conclusions The Portuguese version of the PSEQ has adequate psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable tool to evaluate psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy in Brazilian pregnant women.
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- Janiny Lima E Silva
- Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), Major Laurentino de Morais St 1218/1301, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte (RN), Brazil
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- Health School, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte (RN), Brazil
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- Faculty of Health Sciences of Trairi, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte (RN), Brazil
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- Department of Odontology, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte (RN), Brazil
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- Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), Major Laurentino de Morais St 1218/1301, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte (RN), Brazil
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- Biotechnology Postgraduate Program and Medical School, Potiguar University, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte (RN), Brazil
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- Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), Major Laurentino de Morais St 1218/1301, Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte (RN), Brazil. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte (RN), Brazil.
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Vanderkruik R, Gonsalves L, Kapustianyk G, Allen T, Say L. Mental health of adolescents associated with sexual and reproductive outcomes: a systematic review. Bull World Health Organ 2021; 99:359-373K. [PMID: 33958824 PMCID: PMC8061667 DOI: 10.2471/blt.20.254144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objective To systematically review the literature on the mental health of adolescents associated with sexual and reproductive outcomes, and compare the mental health outcomes with that of other age groups. Methods We searched seven databases for relevant peer-reviewed articles published between 1 January 2010 and 25 April 2019. Our inclusion criteria required that the study included age-disaggregated data on adolescents, and focused and assessed mental health outcomes associated with pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. We extracted data on the specific health event, the mental health outcome and the method of measuring this, and comparisons with other age groups. Findings After initially screening 10 818 articles by title and abstract, we included 96 articles in our review. We observed that a wide-ranging prevalence of mental ill-health has been reported for adolescents. However, most studies of mental health during pregnancy did not identify an increased risk of depression or other mental disorders among adolescents compared with other age groups. In contrast, the majority of studies conducted during the postpartum period identified an increased risk of depression in adolescents compared with other age groups. Three studies reported on mental health outcomes following abortion, with varying results. We found no studies of the effect of sexually transmitted infections on mental health among adolescents. Conclusion We recommend that sexual and reproductive health services should be accessible to adolescents to address their needs and help to prevent any adverse mental health outcomes.
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- Rachel Vanderkruik
- Massachusetts General Hospital, 185 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114, United States of America
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- UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Quality, Norms and Standards, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Perinatal Anxiety Symptoms: Rates and Risk Factors in Mexican Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 18:ijerph18010082. [PMID: 33374261 PMCID: PMC7795471 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth can have negative consequences for a woman and her baby. Despite growing interest in the perinatal mental health of Mexican women living in the U.S., perinatal anxiety symptom (PAS) rates and risk factors have yet to be established for women in Mexico. We sought to determine PAS rates and identify risk factors, including the traditional female role (TFR) in a sample of Mexican women. This secondary data analysis is based on 234 Mexican women who participated in a longitudinal study on perinatal depression in Mexico. Anxiety symptoms were assessed in pregnancy and at six weeks postpartum. Rates were determined through frequencies, and multiple logistics regressions were conducted to identify risk factors in the sample. The PAS rate was 21% in pregnancy and 18% postpartum. Stressful life events and depressive symptoms were associated with a higher probability of PAS. Adherence to TFR increased the probability of prenatal anxiety; lower educational attainment and low social support during pregnancy increased the probability of postpartum anxiety. The PAS rates were within the range reported in the literature. The TFR was only associated with anxiety in gestation, highlighting the role of this culturally relevant risk factor. Culturally responsive early interventions are therefore required.
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Cavalcante MCV, Lamy ZC, França AKTC, Pereira MUL, Ferraro AA, Barbieri MA, Lamy-Filho F. Psychological distress and mother-child relationship: influence of life context on a population sample (BRISA) through the use of directed acyclic graphs (DAG). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 54:e10080. [PMID: 33295535 PMCID: PMC7727100 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x202010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the association between maternal psychological distress and impairment in mother-child relationship in a sample from a Northeast capital city in Brazil with a low Human Development Index, using directed acyclic graphs (DAG). A total of 3,215 women were evaluated for the presence of psychological distress through the Self Reporting Questionnaire instrument and for the mother-child relationship by the first factor of Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire, considered the most appropriate in the literature. Demographic and socioeconomic variables were used to construct a theoretical model and, after this, multivariate logistic regression was performed using variables suggested by Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAG). Psychological distress was present in 22.7% of the women and 12.6% of them presented impaired mother-child relationships. After adjustment, the variable 'maternal mental distress' remained associated with impaired mother-child relationship (RR=3.03), and among the explanatory variables only 'primary school level' (RR=1.48) was associated as a risk factor to this outcome. The results indicated that, in this population, women with psychological distress and lower schooling are more likely to present impaired mother-child relationships.
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- M C V Cavalcante
- Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brasil.,Departamento de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Puericultura e Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina III, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brasil
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Aydemir S, Onan N. The Relationship Between Maternal Self-confidence and Postpartum Depression in Primipara Mothers: A Follow-Up Study. Community Ment Health J 2020; 56:1449-1456. [PMID: 32067199 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-020-00588-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This follow-up study was performed in order to determine the relationship between maternal self-confidence and postpartum depression in primipara mothers over time. It was conducted between February and December 2017 with 82 primipara mothers. Data was collected using Participant information forms, The Pharis Self-confidence Scale (PSCS), and The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPPDS) in three phases in the 6th postpartum week (1st follow up), 10th week (2nd follow up), and 14th week (3rd follow up) and was evaluated using independent t test, Pearson correlation analysis, the Cochran's Q test, and Repeated Measures ANOVA. The mean PSCS scores were found to be 42.6 ± 6.27 in the 1st follow up, 50.3 ± 5.12 in the 2nd follow up, and 55.9 ± 4.05 in the 3rd follow up. EPPDS mean scores were found to be 8.98 ± 5.04 in the 1st follow up, 5.18 ± 3.63 in the 2nd follow up, and 2.09 ± 2.12 in the 3rd follow up. A negative and strong relationship between maternal self-confidence and postpartum depression continuing across follow up phases was found.
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- Sibel Aydemir
- Vocational School of Health Services, Karabuk University, Karabük, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Karabuk University, Demir-Çelik Kampüsü, 78050, Karabük, Turkey.
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Dadi AF, Miller ER, Mwanri L. Postnatal depression and its association with adverse infant health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:416. [PMID: 32698779 PMCID: PMC7374875 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03092-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Postnatal Depression (PND) is a mood disorder that steals motherhood and affects the health and development of a newborn. While the impact of PND on motherhood and newborn in developed countries are well described, its epidemiology and health consequences in infant is not well known in middle-and low-income countries. The objective of this review was to determine the burden and association of PND with adverse infant health outcomes in low-and middle- income countries. Methods We searched observational studies written in the English language and conducted in middle-and low-income countries between December 1st, 2007, and December 31st, 2017. The CINHAL, MEDLINE, Emcare, PubMed, Psych Info, and Scopus databases were searched for the following search terms: PND, acute respiratory infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, exclusive breastfeeding, common infant illnesses, and malnutrition. We excluded studies in which the primary outcomes were not measured following a standardized approach. We have meta-analyzed the estimates from primary studies by adjusting for possible publication bias and heterogeneity. The analysis was conducted in Stata 14. The study was registered in PROSPERO protocol number CRD42017082624. Result Fifty-eight studies on PND prevalence (among 63,293 women) and 17 studies (among 32,454 infants) on infant health outcomes were included. PND prevalence was higher in the low-income countries (Pooled prevalence (PP) = 25.8%; 95%CI: 17.9–33.8%) than in the middle-income countries (PP = 20.8%; 95%CI: 18.4–23.1%) and reached its peak in five to ten weeks after birth. Poor obstetric history and social support, low economic and educational status, and history of exposure to violence were associated with an increased risk of PND. The risk of having adverse infant health outcomes was 31% higher among depressed compared to non-depressed postnatal mothers (Pooled relative risk (PRR) = 1.31; 95%CI: 1.17–1.48). Malnutrition (1.39; 1.21–1.61), non-exclusive breastfeeding (1.55; 1.39–1.74), and common infant illnesses (2.55; 1.41–4.61) were the main adverse health outcomes identified. Conclusions One in four and one in five postnatal mothers were depressed in low and middle-income countries, respectively. Causes of depression could be explained by social, maternal, and psychological constructs. High risk of adverse infant health outcomes was associated with PND. Timely screening of PND and evidence-based interventions were a pressing need in low and middle-income countries.
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- Abel Fekadu Dadi
- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. .,College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Health Sciences Building, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia.
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Health Sciences Building, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Health Sciences Building, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia
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Maia GN, Frizzo GB, Levandowski DC. Psychofunctional symptoms in infants of young mothers: Association with maternal mental health and parental bonding. Early Hum Dev 2020; 141:104938. [PMID: 31927196 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2019.104938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the presence of psychofunctional symptoms (PFS) in infants of young mothers from southern Brazil and to examine the association of those symptoms with indicators of maternal mental health and maternal perception of marital adjustment, family support, and quality of parental bonding. METHODS A quantitative, cross-sectional study of descriptive and correlational nature was conducted using a convenience sample of 71 young mother-infant dyads. The following instruments were administered: Sociodemographic Data and Clinical Data Forms, Symptom Check-List (SCL), Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus (MINI-Plus), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS), Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI), and Perception of Family Support Inventory (IPSF). Spearman and Kruskal-Wallis correlation analyses and multiple linear regression were performed to identify explanatory variables of PFS in infants. RESULTS 39.4% of infants had some PFS, and those related to behavior were most prevalent (e.g. fear, separation anxiety). Maternal depressive symptoms (EPDS; -0.74) and perception of quality of paternal care (PBI; -0.29) explained that type of symptom in infants (adjusted R2 = 0.15; p < 0.05). In regression analysis, major depressive episode (MINI-Plus) and depressive symptoms (BDI-II) were explanatory variables of feeding (2.19; adjusted R2 = 0.06; p < 0.05) (e.g., do not accept certain food types) and digestion symptoms (0.04; adjusted R2 = 0.05; p < 0.01) (e.g., diarrhea or constipation). Finally, perception of quality of maternal care explained allergy symptoms (-0.06; adjusted R2 = 0.12; p < 0.05) (e.g. rhinitis, certain foods). CONCLUSION A comprehensive assessment of physical symptoms in infants of young mothers is needed, focusing on maternal mental health, especially depression, and family relationships.
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- Gabriela Nunes Maia
- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
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- Psychology Institute, Graduate Program in Psychology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Psychology Department, Graduate Program in Health Sciences and Graduate Program in Psychology and Health, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.; Research Productivity Scholar of National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brasil
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Gajaria A, Ravindran AV. Interventions for perinatal depression in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Asian J Psychiatr 2018; 37:112-120. [PMID: 30173015 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2018.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perinatal depression has been associated with infant low birth weight and with multiple health indicators affecting childhood morbidity and mortality. The condition is twice as prevalent in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to high-income countries but poorly studied. AIM To conduct a review of published literature on interventions for perinatal depression in LMICs. METHODS A search of the literature was performed for articles published up to October 2017. The key inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed studies focusing on interventions for perinatal depression during pregnancy and/or up to one-year postpartum. RESULTS 1088 citations were retrieved, of which 18 studies with representation from countries in Africa, Asia, North America (Mexico) and South America were included. The majority of interventions were conducted in lower-income settings. Most were psychosocial in nature and often provided by lay health workers and in the community. Interventions integrated as part of general health programs and employing psychotherapeutic approaches were more effective and were also preferred. Only one study incorporated the use of psychiatric medications. CONCLUSION Despite the limited publications, there is reasonable evidence for the benefit of psychological interventions in perinatal depression in LMICs. More research is needed to verify and extend these results and, in particular, to evaluate the benefit of adjunctive medications when treating moderate to severe depression and whether interventions can increase social supports.
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- Amy Gajaria
- University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry, Canada; Division of Child and Youth Psychiatry, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry, Canada; Campbell Family Mental Health Research Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Subconstructs of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale in a postpartum sample in Mexico City. J Affect Disord 2018; 238:142-146. [PMID: 29879609 PMCID: PMC6063785 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression is an important cause of morbidity in mothers and children. The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), the most widely used self-reported measure of postpartum depression, was conceived as a one-dimensional measure. However, evidence that depressive symptoms may be experienced differentially across cultural and racial groups highlights the need to examine structural equivalence using factor analysis across populations. Variation in factor structure for the EPDS remains understudied in middle/low income countries. METHODS We examined the factor structure of the EPDS assessed 6 months postpartum in 628 Mexican women in a longitudinal Mexico City birth cohort. We performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to determine the optimal fit in our sample and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to examine the fit of two- and three-factor models previously reported in Hispanic populations. RESULTS The majority of participants had no more than high school education (77%), maternal age was 28 ± 5.4 years and the mean total EPDS score was 6.72 ± 5.8. Using EFA, we identified that the three-factor model provided the optimal fit, with subscales for depression, anxiety, and anhedonia. CFA confirmed that the three-factor model provided the best fit. LIMITATIONS The study population was lower SES, potentially limiting generalizability. The single administration of the EPDS measure in the postpartum period limited our ability to assess stability over time. CONCLUSIONS Better delineation of the multi-factorial structure of the EPDS will allow a more comprehensive understanding of psychological functioning in postpartum women and better inform diagnosis, management and policy.
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Arrais ADR, Araujo TCCFD, Schiavo RDA. Fatores de Risco e Proteção Associados à Depressão Pós-Parto no Pré-Natal Psicológico. PSICOLOGIA: CIÊNCIA E PROFISSÃO 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-3703003342016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Resumo: Esta investigação teve por objetivos gerais: a) identificar fatores de risco e de proteção associados à Depressão Pós-Parto (DPP); e b) avaliar a contribuição do Pré-Natal Psicológico (PNP) como programa de prevenção em Saúde da Mulher. Para tanto, empreendeu-se uma pesquisa-ação organizada em três fases, reunindo um total de 198 gestantes. Na última fase, as participantes foram distribuídas em Grupo Intervenção – GI (n = 47) e Grupo Controle – GC (n = 29). Para coleta de dados, utilizaram-se: Questionário Gestacional, BAI, BDI-II e EPDS. Os dados foram submetidos a análises estatísticas descritivas e comparativas. Não foi possível relacionar variáveis socioeconômicas, participação no PNP e desejo de gravidez com maior risco de DPP. Em contrapartida, verificou-se tal associação quanto a gravidez não planejada e a falta de apoio do pai do bebê. Contrariamente ao GC, não se constatou associação entre ansiedade e depressão gestacionais com a DPP no GI. Nesse grupo, 10,64% das puérperas revelaram tendência para DPP, ao passo que, em GC, 44,83% mostraram tal propensão. Em suma, considera-se que o PNP, somado a fatores de proteção, constitui ação preventiva a ser desenvolvida pelo profissional de Psicologia no contexto do acompanhamento pré e pós-natal.
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Ahmad NA, Silim UA, Rosman A, Mohamed M, Chan YY, Mohd Kasim N, Yusof M, Abd Razak MA, Omar M, Abdul Aziz FA, Jamaluddin R, Ismail F, Ibrahim N, Aris T. Postnatal depression and intimate partner violence: a nationwide clinic-based cross-sectional study in Malaysia. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e020649. [PMID: 29764882 PMCID: PMC5961592 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION An estimated 13% of women in the postnatal period suffer from postnatal depression (PND) worldwide. In addition to underprivileged women, women who are exposed to violence are at higher risk of PND. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and PND in Malaysia. METHODS This survey was conducted as a nationwide cross-sectional study using a cluster sampling design. Probable PND was assessed using a self-administered Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Demographic profiles and IPV were assessed using a locally validated WHO Multicountry Study on Women's Health and Life Events Questionnaire that was administered in a face-to-face interview. An EPDS total score of 12 or more and/or a positive tendency to self-harm were used to define PND. RESULTS Out of 6669 women, 5727 respondents were successfully interviewed with a response rate of 85.9%. The prevalence of probable PND was 4.4% (95% CI 2.9 to 6.7). The overall prevalence of IPV was 4.9% (95% CI 3.8 to 6.4). Among the women in this group, 3.7% (95% CI 2.7 to 5.0), 2.6% (95% CI 1.9 to 3.5) and 1.2% (95% CI 0.9 to 1.7) experienced emotional, physical and sexual violence, respectively. Logistic regression analysis revealed that women who were exposed to IPV were at 2.3 times the risk for probable PND, with an adjusted OR (aOR) of 2.34 (95% CI 1.12 to 4.87). Other factors for PND were reported emotional violence (aOR 3.79, 95% CI 1.93 to 7.45), unplanned pregnancy (aOR 3.32, 95% CI 2.35 to 4.69), lack of family support during confinement (aOR 1.79, 95% CI 1.12 to 2.87), partner's use of alcohol (aOR 1.59, 95% CI 1.07 to 2.35) or being from a household with a low income (aOR 2.99; 95% CI 1.63 to 5.49). CONCLUSIONS Exposure to IPV was significantly associated with probable PND. Healthcare personnel should be trained to detect and manage both problems. An appropriate referral system and support should be made available.
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- Noor Ani Ahmad
- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Public Health Department, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Public Health Department, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Public Health Department, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Public Health Department, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Chen L, Ding L, Qi M, Jiang C, Mao XM, Cai WZ. Incidence of and social-demographic and obstetric factors associated with postpartum depression: differences among ethnic Han and Kazak women of Northwestern China. PeerJ 2018; 6:e4335. [PMID: 29404223 PMCID: PMC5793707 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Studies on postpartum depression (PPD) in China have focused primarily on women of Han ethnicity, whereas work on other ethnic groups has proven limited. This study explored the ethnic differences of associated social-demographic and obstetric factors for PPD between Han-majority and Kazak-minority women in northwestern China. Methods Han and Kazak women who received routine examinations at four hospitals in a multi-ethnic area of China six weeks after childbirth between March 2016 and December 2016 were included in the study. Data on the women’s socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric factors, and possible depression at six weeks after childbirth were collected. We examined the associated factors of PPD using multivariable logistic regression analyses by ethnic group. Results The overall incidence of PPD was 14.6% (184/1,263) at six weeks after childbirth. PPD was detected more frequently among Kazak (16.1%) than Han women (13.1%). Kazak women exhibited a higher risk of PPD (adjusted OR = 1.561, 95% CI [1.108–2.198], P = 0.011). Urinary incontinence (UI) represented a significant risk factor of PPD for Kazak compared with Han women (OR = 1.720, 95% CI [1.056–2.804], P = 0.003). In contrast, the presence of the mother-in-law as a caregiver after childbirth demonstrated a positive association with PPD among Han (OR = 2.600, 95% CI [1.499–4.512], P = 0.001), but not with Kazak women. Conclusions Kazak women were more likely to develop PPD than Han women, even after controlling for confounders. Moreover, distinct risk factors for PPD existed for Han and Kazak women. Future research that explores the relationships between Han women and their mothers-in-law as well as Kazak women’s attitudes toward UI could help us further understand PPD in these populations.
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- Ling Chen
- Department of Nursing, Shenzhen hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xinjiang Medical University Affiliated Second Hospital, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Psychology, First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- Nursing Department, Fuyun People's Hospital, Altay, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Xinjiang Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shenzhen hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Kim Y, Dee V. Sociodemographic and Obstetric Factors Related to Symptoms of Postpartum Depression in Hispanic Women in Rural California. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2017; 47:23-31. [PMID: 29221670 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2017.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationships among sociodemographic and obstetric factors and symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) in Hispanic women living in rural California. DESIGN Quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive design. SETTING Rural southern California communities. PARTICIPANTS A convenience sample of 223 Hispanic women, ages 18 to 42 years old, with one living infant younger than 12 months old. METHODS Interviewer-administered Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and sociodemographic and obstetric history survey (maternal age, marital status, education, annual household income, employment, sex of infant, birth type, and number of children). Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine associations and predictive relationships among sociodemographic and obstetric factors and symptoms of PPD. RESULTS Low education levels, unemployment, cesarean birth, and more than one young child were significantly related to PPD risk (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores ≥ 10). Many of the factors associated with PPD symptoms in this sample of Hispanic women were similar to those previously reported in the literature. CONCLUSION Our findings highlighted the need for PPD care among Hispanic women in rural areas. Early assessment and intervention for symptoms of PPD are needed to enhance health equity and promote better health for women who live in rural communities.
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Place JMS, Allen-Leigh B, Billings DL, Dues KM, de Castro F. Detection and care practices for postpartum depressive symptoms in public-sector obstetric units in Mexico: Qualitative results from a resource-constrained setting. Birth 2017; 44:390-396. [PMID: 28833511 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Revised: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD) is amenable to detection and treatment, but effectively addressing it is contingent on policies, practices, and health care providers working together to address the issue. The aim of this study is to describe a sample of health care providers' existing practices in public-sector obstetric units in Mexico related to detecting and offering care to women with depressive symptomology. METHODS Semi-structured interviews with 40 health care providers (16 physicians, 13 nurses, three social workers, and eight psychologists) from one tertiary-level and two secondary-level, public-sector obstetric units, were conducted by members of a trained research team from May to July 2012. Qualitative data were analyzed in Spanish according to Grounded Theory, using Nvivo 10 software. RESULTS Lack of hospital guidelines, training, and time constraints are reasons given for not detecting PPD symptoms among women. Providers reported that their role is cursory and limited to giving women anticipatory guidance for what to expect emotionally after childbirth or providing a trusting atmosphere for women to express their feelings. Care is fragmented and inadequate, in part because of the lack of protocols that define who makes mental health referrals and where. Providers indicated PPD is important but not prioritized in health care for pregnant and postpartum women. CONCLUSION Critical needs in obstetric units include formal mental health care detection and care protocols during the perinatal period, strategies to address mental health needs despite short hospital stays, and training for providers on how to implement detection and care protocols and strategies.
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- Jean Marie S Place
- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA
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- Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Choose Well Initiative, Columbia, SC, USA.,Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA
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- Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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Saeed Q, Shah N, Inam S, Shafique K. Maternal depressive symptoms and child nutritional status: A cross-sectional study in socially disadvantaged Pakistani community. J Child Health Care 2017; 21:331-342. [PMID: 29119823 DOI: 10.1177/1367493517721063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Malnutrition is a primary cause of child morbidity and mortality. The effects of maternal depressive symptoms on children's health, especially their nutritional status, have received less attention in developing countries but needs to be evaluated to understand the public health implications of maternal depression. The aim of the current study was to investigate the association between maternal depressive symptoms and children's nutritional status using data from low socioeconomic community in Pakistan. Maternal depressive symptoms defined as Aga Khan University Anxiety and Depression Scale score of 20 or greater was assessed for mothers with children under two years of age. Logistic regression models estimated the association between maternal depressive symptoms and stunting and underweight. Of 325 mothers, 40% scored positive on the depressive scale. The prevalence of stunting and underweight in children under two years was 36.6% and 35.4%, respectively. Maternal depressive symptoms were significantly associated with children being stunted and underweight. Mothers with depressive symptoms were more than three times likely to have stunted (odds ratio (OR) 3.15, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.91-5.18, p value < .001) and underweight (OR 3.26, 95% CI 1.99-5.34, p value < .001) children compared to non-depressed mothers. Maternal-related factors such as poor education, unemployment, and low household income were found to be significantly associated with higher odds of children's short stature and underweight.
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- Qamar Saeed
- 1 School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- 1 School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- 1 School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- 1 School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.,2 University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Gestation-related psychosocial factors in women from Medellin, Colombia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 48:26-34. [PMID: 30651170 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcp.2017.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Perinatal stress and the impact generated by adverse conditions could affect fetal development negatively with long term and short term manifestations and could increase the risk of maternal depression. OBJECTIVE To determine the psychosocial risk factors present in women with high-obstetric risk and hospitalized in a high complexity institution. METHODS A cross-sectional study that included 112 pregnant or immediate postpartum women, who were evaluated using a scale designed by the researchers and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. RESULTS Median age was 24 (RIC 9) years; 39.3% of the women were pregnant, and 65.9% had a gestational age of more than 28 weeks. The main reason for hospitalization was threat of preterm delivery in 39.2%. 52.4% planned the pregnancy and 22.3% had depressive symptoms compatible with depression. Suicidal ideas and suicide attempts were more prevalent in the first trimester (7.2% and 3.6%). DISCUSSION The high prevalence of depressive symptoms in the population studied coincides with what was reported in similar studies in Latin America. The fact that pregnancy does not protect against suicide was confirmed. CONCLUSIONS Psychosocial screening is recommended in every pregnant woman and women in immediate postpartum to detect symptoms and risk factors for depression.
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de Castro F, Place JM, Villalobos A, Rojas R, Barrientos T, Frongillo EA. Poor early childhood outcomes attributable to maternal depression in Mexican women. Arch Womens Ment Health 2017; 20:561-568. [PMID: 28601985 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-017-0736-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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We aimed to estimate the population fraction of poor early child health and developmental outcomes attributable to maternal depressive symptoms (DS) contrasting it between low- and middle/high-income households. We used a nationally representative probabilistic sample of 4240 children younger than 5 years old and their mothers, derived from the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey Data (ENSANUT 2012). Complex survey design, sampling, and analytic weights were taken into account in analyses. DS was measured by CESD-7. Child outcomes were as follows: breastfeeding, attending well-child check-ups, respiratory disease, diarrhea and general health problems, immunization, accidents, growth, obesity, and food insecurity. Prevalence of DS among mothers was 21.36%. In low-SES households, DS was associated with higher risk of never being breastfed (RR = 1.77; p < .05), health problems (RR = 1.37; p < .05), acute respiratory disease (RR = 1.51; p < .05), accidents requiring child hospitalization (RR = 2.16; p < .01), and moderate or severe food insecurity (RR = 1.58; p < .001). In medium- or high-SES households, DS was associated with higher risk of never attending a developmental check-up (RR = 2.14; p < .05) and moderate or severe food insecurity (RR = 1.75; p < .01). Population risks attributable to DS ranged from 2.30 to 17.45%. Prevention of DS could lead to reduction of problematic early childhood outcomes in both low and medium/high SES.
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- Filipa de Castro
- Reproductive Health Division, Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA.
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- Reproductive Health Division, Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Reproductive Health Division, Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Reproductive Health Division, Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Albuja AF, Lara MA, Navarrete L, Nieto L. Social Support and Postpartum Depression Revisited: The Traditional Female Role as Moderator among Mexican Women. SEX ROLES 2017; 77:209-220. [PMID: 28936028 PMCID: PMC5602525 DOI: 10.1007/s11199-016-0705-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Women who lack social support tend to have a higher risk of postpartum depression. The present study examined the traditional female role, understood here as the adoption of passive and submissive traits specific to Mexican women, as another risk factor for postpartum depressive symptomatology that interacts with social support. Using two waves of data from a longitudinal study of 210 adult Mexican women (20-44 years-old, Mage = 29.50 years, SD = 6.34), we found that lacking social support during the third trimester of their pregnancy was associated with greater depressive symptoms at 6 months in the postpartum, although this relationship depended on the level of endorsement of the traditional female role during pregnancy. Lower social support during pregnancy predicted greater postpartum depressive symptoms for women with higher endorsement of the traditional female role, even when accounting for prenatal depressive symptoms. These results suggest that Mexican women's experience of social support may depend on their individual adherence to gender roles. Understanding the association between women's traditional roles and social support in the risk for postpartum depression can improve prevention and educational programs for women at risk.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Psychosocial Research, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz
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- Department of Epidemiology and Psychosocial Research, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz
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- Department of Epidemiology and Psychosocial Research, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz
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Ing H, Fellmeth G, White J, Stein A, Simpson JA, McGready R. Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) on the Thai-Myanmar border. Trop Doct 2017; 47:339-347. [PMID: 28699396 PMCID: PMC5613805 DOI: 10.1177/0049475517717635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Postnatal depression is common and may have severe consequences for women and their children. Locally validated screening tools are required to identify at-risk women in marginalised populations. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is one of the most frequently used tools globally. This cross-sectional study assessed the validity and acceptability of the EPDS in Karen and Burmese among postpartum migrant and refugee women on the Thai–Myanmar border. The EPDS was administered to participants and results compared with a diagnostic interview. Local staff provided feedback on the acceptability of the EPDS through a focus group discussion. Results from 670 women showed high accuracy and reasonable internal consistency of the EPDS. However, acceptability to local staff was low, limiting the utility of the EPDS in this setting despite its good psychometrics. Further work is required to identify a tool that is acceptable and sensitive to cultural manifestations of depression in this vulnerable population.
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- Harriet Ing
- 1 Shoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand
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- 1 Shoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.,2 Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- 1 Shoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand
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- 3 Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- 4 School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- 1 Shoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.,5 Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Gelaye B, Rondon MB, Araya R, Williams MA. Epidemiology of maternal depression, risk factors, and child outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries. Lancet Psychiatry 2016; 3:973-982. [PMID: 27650773 PMCID: PMC5155709 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(16)30284-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 592] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2016] [Revised: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Maternal depression, a non-psychotic depressive episode of mild to major severity, is one of the major contributors of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Maternal depression (antepartum or post partum) has been linked to negative health-related behaviours and adverse outcomes, including psychological and developmental disturbances in infants, children, and adolescents. Despite its enormous burden, maternal depression in low-income and middle-income countries remains under-recognised and undertreated. In this Series paper, we systematically review studies that focus on the epidemiology of perinatal depression (ie, during antepartum and post-partum periods) among women residing in low-income and middle-income countries. We also summarise evidence for the association of perinatal depression with infant and childhood outcomes. This review is intended to summarise findings from the existing literature, identify important knowledge gaps, and set the research agenda for creating new generalisable knowledge pertinent to increasing our understanding of the prevalence, determinants, and infant and childhood health outcomes associated with perinatal depression. This review is also intended to set the stage for subsequent work aimed at reinforcing and accelerating investments toward providing services to manage maternal depression in low-income and middle-income countries.
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- Bizu Gelaye
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, Lima, Peru
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- Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Prenatal predictors of postpartum depression and postpartum depressive symptoms in Mexican mothers: a longitudinal study. Arch Womens Ment Health 2016; 19:825-34. [PMID: 26965707 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-016-0623-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Prospective studies on the predictors of postpartum depression (PPD) in Latin America are scarce, which is a matter of importance, since the significance of PPD risk factors may vary according to the level of development of a country, the types of measurement and the time periods assessed. This study identifies the prenatal predictors for PPD (diagnostic interview) and postpartum depressive symptoms (PPDS) (self-report scale) in Mexican mothers at 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum. Two hundred and ten women were interviewed using the Structured Clinical Interview (SCID-I), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and various risk factor scales. Univariate logistic regressions showed that social support, marital satisfaction, life events, a history of psychopathology, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, the traditional female role, previous miscarriages/termination of pregnancy and unplanned/unwanted pregnancy were significant predictors for both PPD and PPDS at both assessment times in the postpartum. Education, age, marital status, income, occupation, parity, C-section and resilience were significant for only one of the measurements and/or at just one assessment time. General findings replicate a high- and low-income country observed psychosocial risk profile and confirm a sociodemographic and obstetric profile of vulnerability that is more prevalent in resource-constrained countries. PPD constitutes a high burden for new mothers, particularly for those living in low-middle-income countries who face social disadvantages (such as low educational attainment and income).
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Ibarra-Yruegas B, Lara MA, Navarrete L, Nieto L, Kawas Valle O. Psychometric properties of the Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory–Revised for pregnant women in Mexico. J Health Psychol 2016; 23:1415-1423. [DOI: 10.1177/1359105316658969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study assessed the reliability and concurrent validity of the prenatal section of the Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory–Revised for 250 pregnant women receiving prenatal care in Mexico. The Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory–Revised has shown adequate psychometric properties for English-speaking perinatal women, but no similar data have been reported for Spanish-speaking samples. The results show that the Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory–Revised is highly reliable and exhibits adequate concurrent validity compared to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. These findings suggest that the Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory–Revised can be a reliable instrument in prenatal care services for detecting risk factors for perinatal depression in Mexican women and potentially in other Spanish-speaking populations.
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- National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico
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- National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico
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The comparative effects of group prenatal care on psychosocial outcomes. Arch Womens Ment Health 2016; 19:259-69. [PMID: 26260037 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-015-0564-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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To compare the psychosocial outcomes of the CenteringPregnancy (CP) model of group prenatal care to individual prenatal care, we conducted a prospective cohort study of women who chose CP group (N = 124) or individual prenatal care (N = 124). Study participants completed the first survey at study recruitment (mean gestational age 12.5 weeks), with 89% completing the second survey (mean gestational age 32.7 weeks) and 84% completing the third survey (6 weeks' postpartum). Multiple linear regression models compared changes by prenatal care model in pregnancy-specific distress, prenatal planning-preparation and avoidance coping, perceived stress, affect and depressive symptoms, pregnancy-related empowerment, and postpartum maternal-infant attachment and maternal functioning. Using intention-to-treat models, group prenatal care participants demonstrated a 3.2 point greater increase (p < 0.05) in their use of prenatal planning-preparation coping strategies. While group participants did not demonstrate significantly greater positive outcomes in other measures, women who were at greater psychosocial risk benefitted from participation in group prenatal care. Among women reporting inadequate social support in early pregnancy, group participants demonstrated a 2.9 point greater decrease (p = 0.03) in pregnancy-specific distress in late pregnancy and 5.6 point higher mean maternal functioning scores postpartum (p = 0.03). Among women with high pregnancy-specific distress in early pregnancy, group participants had an 8.3 point greater increase (p < 0.01) in prenatal planning-preparation coping strategies in late pregnancy and a 4.9 point greater decrease (p = 0.02) in postpartum depressive symptom scores. This study provides further evidence that group prenatal care positively impacts the psychosocial well-being of women with greater stress or lower personal coping resources. Large randomized studies are needed to establish conclusively the biological and psychosocial benefits of group prenatal care for all women.
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