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Burger H, Verbeek T, Aris-Meijer JL, Beijers C, Mol BW, Hollon SD, Ormel J, van Pampus MG, Bockting CLH. Effects of psychological treatment of mental health problems in pregnant women to protect their offspring: randomised controlled trial. Br J Psychiatry 2020; 216:182-188. [PMID: 31806071 DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2019.260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perinatal depression and anxiety are associated with unfavourable child outcomes. AIMS To assess among women with antenatal depression or anxiety the effectiveness of prenatally initiated cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) on mother and child compared with care as usual (CAU). Trial registration: Netherlands Trial Register number NTR2242. METHOD Pregnant women (n = 282) who screened positive for symptoms of depression and/or anxiety were randomised to either CBT (n = 140) or CAU (n = 142). The primary outcome was child behavioural and emotional problems at age 18 months, assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Secondary outcomes were maternal symptoms during and up to 18 months after pregnancy, neonatal outcomes, mother-infant bonding and child cognitive and motor development at age 18 months. RESULTS In total, 94 (67%) women in the CBT group and 98 (69%) in the CAU group completed the study. The mean CBCL Total Problems score was non-significantly higher in the CBT group than in the CAU group (mean difference: 1.38 (95% CI -1.82 to 4.57); t = 0.85, P = 0.399). No effects on secondary outcomes were observed except for depression and anxiety, which were higher in the CBT group than in the CAU group at mid-pregnancy. A post hoc analysis of the 98 women with anxiety disorders showed lower infant gestational age at delivery in the CBT than in the CAU group. CONCLUSIONS Prenatally initiated CBT did not improve maternal symptoms or child outcomes among non-help-seeking women with antenatal depression or anxiety. Our findings are not in line with present recommendations for universal screening and treatment for antenatal depression or anxiety, and future work may include the relevance of baseline help-seeking.
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- Huibert Burger
- Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen; and Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Researcher, Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Centre Groningen; and Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Researcher, Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Researcher, Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, USA
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- Professor of Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Gynaecologist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, The Netherlands
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- Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam University Medical Centre; and Institute for Advanced Study, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Aris-Meijer J, Bockting C, Stolk R, Verbeek T, Beijers C, van Pampus M, Burger H. What If Pregnancy Is Not Seventh Heaven? The Influence of Specific Life Events during Pregnancy and Delivery on the Transition of Antenatal into Postpartum Anxiety and Depression. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019; 16:ijerph16162851. [PMID: 31405014 PMCID: PMC6720783 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16162851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Introduction: Postpartum symptoms of anxiety and depression are known to have a negative impact on mother and child, and major life events constitute a major risk factor for these symptoms. We aimed to investigate to what extent specific life events during pregnancy, delivery complications, unfavorable obstetric outcomes, and antenatal levels of anxiety or depression symptoms were independently associated with postpartum levels of anxiety and depression symptoms. Methods: Within a prospective population-based cohort study (n = 3842) in The Netherlands, antenatal symptoms of anxiety or depression were measured at the end of the first trimester and at five months postpartum. Antenatal life events were assessed during the third trimester, and information on delivery and obstetric outcomes was obtained from midwives and gynecologists. Linear regression analyses were performed to quantify the associations. Results: Antenatal levels of both anxiety and depression symptoms were associated with postpartum levels of anxiety and depression symptoms. Life events related to health and sickness of self or loved ones, to the relation with the partner or conflicts with loved ones, or to work, finance, or housing problems were significantly associated with higher postpartum levels of anxiety symptoms (p < 0.001) and depression symptoms (p < 0.001) adjusted for antenatal levels. No statistically significant results were observed for pregnancy-related events, delivery complications, or unfavorable obstetric outcomes. Conclusions: Women with increased antenatal levels of anxiety or depression symptoms are at increased risk of elevated levels of both postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms. Experiencing life events during pregnancy that were not related to the pregnancy was associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression in the postpartum period, as opposed to pregnancy-related events, delivery complications, or unfavorable obstetric outcomes. These results suggest that events during pregnancy but not related to the pregnancy and birth are a highly important predictor for postpartum mental health.
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- Judith Aris-Meijer
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Groningen, 3584 CS Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Utrecht University, 3512 JE Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Interdisciplinary Center Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, OLVG, 1011 BM Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands.
- Interdisciplinary Center Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Verbeek T, Arentsen H, Breet EJ, Kuipers MM, Lubbert PHW, Burger H. Patient satisfaction in treatment of non-complex fractures and dislocations in general practice in the Netherlands: prospective cohort study protocol. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e025046. [PMID: 30782924 PMCID: PMC6398798 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diagnosis and treatment of fractures and dislocations are mostly performed in hospital settings. However, equal care for patients with non--complex fractures or dislocations ('minor trauma care') may be provided in general practice. While substitution of care from secondary to primary care settings is stimulated by governments and insurers, it is unknown what the effects are on patient satisfaction level. Therefore, our primary objective is to determine the effect of minor trauma care delivered in a general practice as compared with a hospital on patient satisfaction. Secondary objectives are to assess the effects on treatment outcomes, cost-effectiveness and time consumption. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In a prospective cohort study, we will include 200 patients aged 12 and over with an X-ray confirmed diagnosis of a non--complex fracture or dislocation out of whom 100 treated in a general practice and 100 in a secondary care hospital, both located in the Netherlands. All treatment procedures and follow-up will be done in accordance to the hospital's standards of trauma care. Study assessments will be performed pre-treatment, and 1, 6 and 12 weeks after treatment. Data collected include demographics, patient satisfaction and patient-reported outcomes including physical functioning, complications, pain scores and treatment-related costs. The primary outcome patient satisfaction measured at 12 weeks will be compared between the settings and additionally multivariable regression will be performed to assess potential confounding effects of unbalanced prognostic factors. Treatment outcomes and time consumption will be analysed following the same approach while cost-effectiveness will be assessed using an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Subsequently, results will be discussed using focus groups consisting of patients (n=15) and healthcare providers. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Medical Ethics Committee from the University Medical Center Groningen reviewed this study protocol and granted exemption from ethical approval (METc UMCG 2017/277). Study results will be presented at (inter)national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03506958; Pre-results.
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- Tjitte Verbeek
- Department of General Practice, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Arentsen & Groeneveld, Lemmer, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Huisartsenpraktijk LemmerRijn, Lemmer, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Antonius Ziekenhuis, Heelkunde Friesland Groep, Sneek, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Tjongerschans Ziekenhuis, Heelkunde Friesland Groep, Heerenveen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Burger H, Verbeek T, Meijer J, Beijers C, Mol B, Ormel J, van Pampus M, Bockting C. 80: Effects of cognitive behavioural therapy for antenatal anxiety and depression on mother and offspring. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.11.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Verbeek T, Bockting CLH, Beijers C, Meijer JL, van Pampus MG, Burger H. Low socioeconomic status increases effects of negative life events on antenatal anxiety and depression. Women Birth 2018; 32:e138-e143. [PMID: 29887508 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PROBLEM Low socioeconomic status and prior negative life events are documented risk factors for antenatal anxiety and depression, preterm birth and birth weight. We aimed to asses whether the adverse effects of prior negative life events increase with lower socioeconomic status and which aspects of socioeconomic status are most relevant. METHODS We performed a population-based cohort study in the Netherlands including 5398 women in their first trimester of pregnancy. We assessed the number of negative life events prior to pregnancy, aspects of paternal and maternal socio-economic position and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Associations of the number of prior negative life events with anxiety, depression, low birth weight and gestational age were quantified. FINDINGS The number of prior negative life events, particularly when they had occurred in the two years before pregnancy and maternal aspects of low socioeconomic status (educational level, unemployment and income) were associated with antenatal anxiety and depression. Furthermore, low socioeconomic status increased the adverse effects of prior negative life events. Obstetric outcomes showed similar trends, although mostly not statistically significant. DISCUSSION Low socioeconomic status and prior negative life events both have an adverse effect on antenatal anxiety and depression. Furthermore, low socioeconomic status increases the adverse impact of prior negative life events on anxiety and depressive symptoms in pregnancy. CONCLUSION Interventions for anxiety and depression during pregnancy should be targeted particularly to unemployed, less-educated or low-income women who recently experienced negative life events.
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- Tjitte Verbeek
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Interdisciplinary Center Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Verbeek T, Arjadi R, Vendrik JJ, Burger H, Berger MY. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy in Central America: a cross-sectional study among pregnant women in the developing country Nicaragua. BMC Psychiatry 2015; 15:292. [PMID: 26576551 PMCID: PMC4650953 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-015-0671-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Around the world, maternal psychopathology during pregnancy is associated with a range of negative consequences for mother and child. Nevertheless, in Central America the magnitude of this public health problem is still unknown. The objective of this first explorative study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of anxiety and depression during pregnancy in the Central American developing country Nicaragua, as well as the availability of mental health care and to compare with a developed country. METHODS A population-based cohort of pregnant women in Nicaragua (N = 98) was compared with a parallel cohort in the Netherlands (N = 4725) on symptoms of anxiety (Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory) and depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale). Associations with the women's knowledge how to reach professional psychological support were assessed using multivariable linear regression analyses. RESULTS Of the Nicaraguan women, 41 % had symptoms of anxiety and 57 % symptoms of depression, versus 15 % and 6 % of the Dutch women. Symptom scores of both anxiety and depression were significantly higher in Nicaragua (p < 0.001). However, only 9.6 % of the women indicated that professional psychological help was available for the Nicaraguan pregnant women, which was associated with an increased anxiety score. CONCLUSIONS In Nicaragua, both prevalence and severity of symptoms of antenatal anxiety and depression are substantially higher than in developed countries. However, availability of psychological help is very limited for pregnant Nicaraguan women. These findings indicate that there is need for further research and support for these women, to prevent negative consequences for both mother and child.
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- T. Verbeek
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, HPC FA40, Postbus 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands ,Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Verbeek T, Bockting C, Meijer J, Beijers C, Burger H, Van Pampus M. Psychological Treatment of Antenatal Depression and Anxiety: Effects On Obstetric Outcomes. Eur Psychiatry 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(15)31971-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Burger H, Bockting CLH, Beijers C, Verbeek T, Stant AD, Ormel J, Stolk RP, de Jonge P, van Pampus MG, Meijer J. Pregnancy Outcomes After a Maternity Intervention for Stressful Emotions (PROMISES): A Randomised Controlled Trial. Adv Neurobiol 2015; 10:443-459. [PMID: 25287553 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1372-5_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED There is ample evidence from observational prospective studies that maternal depression or anxiety during pregnancy is a risk factor for adverse psychosocial outcomes in the offspring. However, to date no previous study has demonstrated that treatment of depressive or anxious symptoms in pregnancy actually could prevent psychosocial problems in children. Preventing psychosocial problems in children will eventually bring down the huge public health burden of mental disease. The main objective of this study is to assess the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy in pregnant women with symptoms of anxiety or depression on the child's development as well as behavioural and emotional problems. In addition, we aim to study its effects on the child's development, maternal mental health, and neonatal outcomes, as well as the cost-effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy relative to usual care.We will include 300 women with at least moderate levels of anxiety or depression at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. By including 300 women, we will be able to demonstrate effect sizes of 0.35 or more on the total problems scale of the Child Behaviour Checklist 1.5-5 with alpha 5 % and power (1-beta) 80 %.Women in the intervention arm are offered 10-14 individual cognitive behavioural therapy sessions, 6-10 sessions during pregnancy and 4-8 sessions after delivery (once a week). Women in the control group receive care as usual.Primary outcome is behavioural/emotional problems at 1.5 years of age as assessed by the total problems scale of the Child Behaviour Checklist 1.5-5 years.Secondary outcomes are mental, psychomotor and behavioural development of the child at age 18 months according to the Bayley scales; maternal anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum; and neonatal outcomes such as birth weight, gestational age and Apgar score, health-care consumption and general health status (economic evaluation). TRIAL REGISTRATION NTR2242.
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- Huibert Burger
- Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands,
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Verbeek T, Geelhoed-Jenner BNWJ, Nijhuis ER, Peer CD, Berger MY. [Psychopathology during and after pregnancy]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2015; 159:A9203. [PMID: 26420148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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This article describes two patients with psychosocial problems during and after pregnancy. The first woman suffers from an obsessive-compulsive disorder and developed postnatal depression after her first pregnancy. Her second pregnancy was marked by uncertainty, anxiety and stress. Her caregivers noticed her problems and referred her to a Psychiatry-Obstetrics-Paediatrics(POP)-team, who provided her with successful treatment. The second woman had physical symptoms, which were largely ascribed to antenatal depression and were effectively treated using antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy. Although these patients experienced different problems in different situations, the impact on the woman, partner and child(ren) was tremendous in both cases. This article makes clear that early screening and treatment of symptoms of anxiety and depression are relevant during and after pregnancy. Vigilance and screening by midwives, family doctors and gynaecologists help in early recognition and ultimately in earlier treatment, either medicinal and/or using psychotherapy, which may reduce or even prevent harmful consequences.
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Beijers C, Burger H, Verbeek T, Bockting CLH, Ormel J. Continued smoking and continued alcohol consumption during early pregnancy distinctively associated with personality. Addict Behav 2014; 39:980-6. [PMID: 24556156 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2013] [Revised: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pregnancy is a unique period to quit smoking and alcohol consumption and although motivated, not all women succeed at this. We investigated the associations of personality with continued smoking and continued alcohol consumption during early pregnancy. In addition, we studied whether antenatal anxiety and depressive symptoms can explain these associations. Two antenatal measurements from the population-based Pregnancy Anxiety and Depression cohort study were used. Pregnant women in their first trimester were recruited via midwifery practices and hospitals. We analyzed a sample of women who continued (n=101) or quit smoking (n=254), and a sample of women who continued (n=110) or quit alcohol consumption (n=1230). Measures included questions about smoking, alcohol consumption, the NEO-Five Factor Inventory (personality), the State Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. We found associations between continued alcohol consumption and higher levels of openness to experience, and lower levels of conscientiousness (p<0.05). The association between conscientiousness and continued alcohol consumption was partly explained by both anxiety and depressive symptoms. No associations between personality and continued smoking emerged. This study contributes to the limited literature on personality differences between women who continue and quit smoking and alcohol consumption during early pregnancy. General population studies have not confirmed the association between openness to experience and alcohol consumption which implies that pregnancy is indeed a unique period. Increased insight in how personality influences continued smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy can help health professionals to improve lifestyle interventions targeted at pregnant women.
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- Chantal Beijers
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Interdisciplinary Center of Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Interdisciplinary Center of Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of General Practice, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Epidemiology, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, Department of Clinical Psychology, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Interdisciplinary Center of Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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Meijer JL, Beijers C, van Pampus MG, Verbeek T, Stolk RP, Milgrom J, Bockting CLH, Burger H. Predictive accuracy of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale assessment during pregnancy for the risk of developing postpartum depressive symptoms: a prospective cohort study. BJOG 2014; 121:1604-10. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.12759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- JL Meijer
- Department of Epidemiology; University of Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Interdisciplinary Center Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation; University of Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; University of Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology; University of Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology; University of Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences; University of Melbourne; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Department of Clinical Psychology; University of Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice; University of Groningen; University Medical Center Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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Beijers C, Ormel J, Meijer JL, Verbeek T, Bockting CLH, Burger H. Stressful events and continued smoking and continued alcohol consumption during mid-pregnancy. PLoS One 2014; 9:e86359. [PMID: 24466052 PMCID: PMC3896477 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0086359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 12/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Aim to examine whether the severity of different categories of stressful events is associated with continued smoking and alcohol consumption during mid-pregnancy. Also, we explored the explanation of these associations by anxiety and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Finally, we studied whether the severity of stressful events was associated with the amount of cigarettes and alcohol used by continued users. Method we conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from a population-based prospective cohort study. Pregnant women were recruited via midwifery practices throughout The Netherlands. We analyzed women who continued smoking (n = 113) or quit (n = 290), and women who continued alcohol consumption (n = 124) or quit (n = 1403) during pregnancy. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and perceived severity of stressful events were measured at 19 weeks of gestation. The State Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale were filled out at 14 weeks of gestation. Odds ratios were calculated as association measures and indicated the relative increase for the odds of continuation of smoking and alcohol consumption for the maximum severity score compared to the minimum score. Findings severity of the following stressful event categories was associated with continued alcohol consumption: ‘conflict with loved ones’ (OR = 10.4, p<0.01), ‘crime related’ (OR = 35.7, p<0.05), ‘pregnancy-specific’ (OR = 13.4, p<0.05), and the total including all events (OR = 17.2, p<0.05). Adjustment for potential confounders (age, parity and educational level) did not notably change the estimates. There was no association of anxiety and depressive symptoms with continued smoking or alcohol consumption. No associations emerged for continued smoking and severity of stressful events. The amount of cigarettes and alcohol consumption among continued users was not associated with severity of stressful events. Conclusions Our findings may be relevant for health care providers, in particular midwives and general practitioners. The impact of stressful events may be considered when advising pregnant women on smoking and alcohol consumption.
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- Chantal Beijers
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Interdisciplinary Center of Psychopathology and Emotion regulation, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Interdisciplinary Center of Psychopathology and Emotion regulation, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Epidemiology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Epidemiology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, Department of Clinical Psychology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Interdisciplinary Center of Psychopathology and Emotion regulation, Groningen, The Netherlands
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of General Practice, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Verbeek T, Bockting CLH, van Pampus MG, Ormel J, Meijer JL, Hartman CA, Burger H. Postpartum depression predicts offspring mental health problems in adolescence independently of parental lifetime psychopathology. J Affect Disord 2012; 136:948-54. [PMID: 21930302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2011.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2011] [Revised: 08/28/2011] [Accepted: 08/28/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD) follows 5-15% of the life births and forms a major threat to the child's mental health and psychosocial development. However, the nature, continuance, and mediators of the association of postpartum depression (PPD) with the child's mental health are not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate whether an association between PPD and adolescent mental problems is explained by parental psychopathology and whether the association shows specificity to the internalizing or externalizing domain. METHODS 2729 adolescents aged 10-15 years from the TRacking Adolescents' Individual Life Survey (TRAILS) were included. Both PPD and parental lifetime history of psychopathology were assessed by parent report. Adolescents' psychopathology was assessed using the Achenbach scales (parent, teacher and self report). Linear regression was used to examine the association between PPD and adolescent mental health. RESULTS We found a statistically significant association of adolescents' internalizing problems with maternal PPD, which remained when adjusted for parental psychopathology. We found no association for externalizing problems. LIMITATIONS Underreporting of both PPD and lifetime parental psychopathology may have occurred due to their retrospective assessment. CONCLUSIONS The association of PPD with internalizing but not externalizing problems extends into adolescence. Parental psychopathology does not explain this association suggesting a direct psychological effect on the child postpartum. If this effect appears causal, early treatment of parental psychopathology may prevent internalizing psychopathology in the offspring, ultimately in adolescence.
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- Tjitte Verbeek
- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Meijer JL, Bockting CLH, Beijers C, Verbeek T, Stant AD, Ormel J, Stolk RP, de Jonge P, van Pampus MG, Burger H. PRegnancy Outcomes after a Maternity Intervention for Stressful EmotionS (PROMISES): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2011; 12:157. [PMID: 21689394 PMCID: PMC3144012 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2011] [Accepted: 06/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is ample evidence from observational prospective studies that maternal depression or anxiety during pregnancy is a risk factor for adverse psychosocial outcomes in the offspring. However, to date no previous study has demonstrated that treatment of depressive or anxious symptoms in pregnancy actually could prevent psychosocial problems in children. Preventing psychosocial problems in children will eventually bring down the huge public health burden of mental disease. The main objective of this study is to assess the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy in pregnant women with symptoms of anxiety or depression on the child's development as well as behavioural and emotional problems. In addition, we aim to study its effects on the child's development, maternal mental health, and neonatal outcomes, as well as the cost-effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy relative to usual care. METHODS/DESIGN We will include 300 women with at least moderate levels of anxiety or depression at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. By including 300 women we will be able to demonstrate effect sizes of 0.35 or over on the total problems scale of the child behavioural checklist 1.5-5 with alpha 5% and power (1-beta) 80%.Women in the intervention arm are offered 10-14 individual cognitive behavioural therapy sessions, 6-10 sessions during pregnancy and 4-8 sessions after delivery (once a week). Women in the control group receive care as usual.Primary outcome is behavioural/emotional problems at 1.5 years of age as assessed by the total problems scale of the child behaviour checklist 1.5-5 years.Secondary outcomes will be mental, psychomotor and behavioural development of the child at age 18 months according to the Bayley scales, maternal anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum, and neonatal outcomes such as birth weight, gestational age and Apgar score, health care consumption and general health status (economic evaluation). TRIAL REGISTRATION Netherlands Trial Register (NTR): NTR2242.
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- Judith L Meijer
- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Verbeek T. [Not Available]. Tractrix 2001; 1:45-61. [PMID: 11622751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Verbeek T, Lorenz K. [Use of medical treatment in the principle care of children in the Zittau district]. Z Arztl Fortbild (Jena) 1984; 78:725-728. [PMID: 6506779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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