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Bektemur G, Keles E, Kaya L, Baydili KN. Determinants of health-promoting behaviors in pregnant women. REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA (1992) 2024; 70:e20231798. [PMID: 39045932 PMCID: PMC11262347 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20231798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between social support, marital dissatisfaction, psychological factors, and health-promoting behaviors in pregnant women. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,265 pregnant women who visited the outpatient clinic of a maternity hospital between May and August 2023. The Health Promotion Lifestyle-II Questionnaire was used to measure the healthy lifestyle behaviors of pregnant women. The mental health status of pregnant women was measured using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21. The Marital Disaffection Scale was used to assess the level of disaffection toward a spouse. Perceived social support was measured by the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale. RESULTS Pregnant women had a mean age of 26.46±5.09 years. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that there was a positive association between perceived social support and health-promoting behaviors. It was also found that marital disaffection was negatively associated with health-promoting behaviors (p<0.001). CONCLUSION The present study suggests that stress, anxiety, depression, and marital disaffection are negatively associated with health-promoting lifestyle behaviors, while social support is positively associated with the adoption of health practices in pregnant women. Understanding the complex interplay between psychosocial factors and healthy behaviors is crucial to improving healthy behaviors in pregnant women.
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- Guven Bektemur
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health – İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health – İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics – İstanbul, Turkey
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Pulok MH, Novaes de Amorim A, Johansen S, Pilon K, Lucente C, Saini V. Evaluating the impact of the Community Helpers Program on adolescents 12-18 years old in Edmonton, Canada. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE 2024; 115:521-534. [PMID: 38683287 PMCID: PMC11151899 DOI: 10.17269/s41997-024-00878-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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INTERVENTION Alberta Health Services (AHS) Community Helpers Program (CHP) to enhance mental health among youth. RESEARCH QUESTION Identifying the impact of CHP on mental illness-related acute care use among adolescents aged 12-18 years in Edmonton and determining cost avoidance. METHODS Using administrative data from AHS, public school catchment area data from the Edmonton Public School Board, and area-level socioeconomic deprivation status indicators from the Pampalon deprivation index, we applied geographical regression discontinuity design to estimate the effect of CHP implementation on depression-, anxiety-, and suicide-related acute care use (emergency department visits and inpatient admissions). Cost data were derived from Interactive Health Data Application of Alberta Health. The study period (2002-2022) included pre (2002-2011) and post (2012-2020) CHP implementation periods. RESULTS CHP had statistically significant impact when distance from the boundary (catchment area identifier to divide the sample into treated and control groups) was between 600 and 800 m. About 90 and 80 fewer anxiety- and depression-related visits (per 1000 visits) were observed among individuals aged 12-15 and 16-18 years, respectively, in catchment areas of the public schools where CHP was implemented. Impact of CHP on suicide-related visits was only statistically significant among individuals aged 12-15 years. Annual cost reduction ranged from $161,117 to $269,255 for anxiety- and depression-related visits. CONCLUSION Findings show contextual effect of CHP; i.e., being potentially exposed to the program reduced the likelihood of anxiety- and depression-related visits. Costs of CHP implementation could be compared with the avoided costs to assess economic benefits of implementing CHP.
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- Mohammad Habibullah Pulok
- Research & Innovation, Public Health Evidence & Innovation, Provincial Population & Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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- Research & Innovation, Public Health Evidence & Innovation, Provincial Population & Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Performance, Program & Impact, Provincial Population & Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Provincial Injury Prevention, Provincial Population & Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Provincial Injury Prevention, Provincial Population & Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Research & Innovation, Public Health Evidence & Innovation, Provincial Population & Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Zimmermann M, Moore Simas TA, Howard M, Byatt N. The Pressing Need to Integrate Mental Health into Obstetric Care. Clin Obstet Gynecol 2024; 67:117-133. [PMID: 38281172 DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000837] [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: 01/30/2024]
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Mental health and substance use conditions are prevalent among perinatal individuals. These conditions have a negative impact on the health of perinatal individuals, their infants, and families, yet are underdiagnosed and undertreated. Populations that have been marginalized disproportionately face barriers to accessing care. Integrating mental health into obstetric care could address the perinatal mental health crisis. We review perinatal mental health conditions and substance use, outline the impact associated with these conditions, and describe the promise and potential of integrating mental health into obstetric settings to improve outcomes for patients receiving obstetric and gynecologic care.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Health Memorial Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Psychiatry, UMass Chan Medical School, Shrewsbury
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Gennaro S, Melnyk BM, Szalacha LA, Hoying J, Cooper A, Aviles MM, O'Connor C, Gibeau A. Depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnant Black people: A case for screening and evidence-based intervention. Nurse Pract 2023; 48:37-46. [PMID: 37991519 DOI: 10.1097/01.npr.0000000000000117] [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: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Guidelines call for pregnant people to be screened for depression and anxiety. Screening may be particularly important for pregnant Black individuals who are reported to be more likely than non-Hispanic White pregnant people to experience prenatal stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine if depression, anxiety, and stress co-occur in pregnant Black people and to identify which demographic factors are related to these mental health concerns. METHODS A subset analysis of an ongoing randomized controlled trial examined the risk of coexisting mental health conditions in pregnant Black people who screened eligible to participate (that is, they had high levels of depression, anxiety, and/or stress) in two urban clinics using a descriptive correlational design. RESULTS Of the 452 pregnant Black people who were screened for eligibility, 194 (42.9%) had elevated scores on depression, anxiety, and/or stress measures and were enrolled in the larger study. The average scores of the 194 enrolled participants were anxiety, mean (M) = 9.16 (standard deviation [SD] = 4.30); depression, M = 12.80 (SD = 4.27); and stress, M = 21.79 (SD = 4.76). More than one-third (n = 70, 36.1%) experienced two symptoms and 64 (33.0%) reported all three symptoms. CONCLUSION Pregnant Black individuals experience high levels of comorbid mental health distress including depression, anxiety, and stress. The findings indicate that treatment for mental health concerns needs to be broad-based and effective for all three conditions. Prenatal interventions should aim to address mental health distress through screening and treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress, especially for pregnant Black individuals. This study furthers understanding of the prevalence of prenatal mental health conditions in pregnant Black people.
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David AT, Sharma V, Bittencourt L, Gurka KK, Perez-Carreño JG, Lopez-Quintero C. Exploring the associations between serious psychological distress and the quantity or frequency of tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis use among pregnant women in the United States. Prev Med 2023; 177:107770. [PMID: 37951544 PMCID: PMC11099898 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Serious Psychological Distress (SPD) and prenatal exposure to substances are associated with adverse outcomes for pregnant individuals and their developing offspring. This study aims to examine the relationship between SPD and quantity, or frequency of substance use among pregnant women in the United States (US). Descriptive and negative binomial regression analyses of the 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) were conducted among 3373 pregnant women (18 to 44 years old) to examine the association between SPD and (1) average number of cigarettes smoked in the past 30 days, (2) number of days of binge drinking in the past 30 days, and (3) number of days of cannabis use in the past 30 days. About 6% of the study population experienced SPD in the past 30 days. Compared to pregnant women who did not report SPD, pregnant women experiencing SPD showed greater rates in the number of cigarettes smoked during the past 30 days (IRR = 2.1, 95%CI = 1.1, 4.5), the number of days of binge drinking in the past 30 days (IRR = 5.1, 95%CI = 1.7, 15.4), and the number of days of cannabis use in the past 30 days (IRR = 2.9, 95%CI = 1.3, 6.5). Our results extend findings from prior research by documenting an association between SPD and the quantity and frequency of substance use among pregnant women in the US. Individual and structural interventions addressing SPD and/or substance might help reduce the impact of these comorbid conditions on expectant parents and their offspring.
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- Ayomide T David
- University of Florida, Department of Epidemiology, 2004 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32610, United States of America.
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- Boise State University, School of Public and Population Health, Boise, ID 83725-1835, United States of America.
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- University of Minnesota, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States of America
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- University of Florida, Department of Epidemiology, 2004 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32610, United States of America.
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- University of Florida, Department of Epidemiology, 2004 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32610, United States of America.
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- University of Florida, Department of Epidemiology, 2004 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32610, United States of America.
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Adaji R, Wheeler JM, Misra DP, Giurgescu C. Mother-Father Relationship and Depressive Symptoms Among Pregnant Black Women. West J Nurs Res 2023; 45:1027-1034. [PMID: 37776532 DOI: 10.1177/01939459231202725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Black women report higher levels of depressive symptoms during pregnancy than white women. A supportive relationship with the father of the baby may be protective and decrease depressive symptoms. OBJECTIVE We sought to examine the association between mother-father relationship and depressive symptoms among pregnant black women. METHODS Using a cross-sectional design, we conducted a secondary data analysis from a subsample of 405 pregnant black women who participated in the Biosocial Impact on Black Births study, a prospective cohort study. Participants completed questionnaires at 19- to 29-week gestation, including 6 measures of their relationship with the father of the baby: (1) contact, (2) involvement, (3) overall relationship, (4) change in relationship from prior to pregnancy to during pregnancy, (5) support, and (6) conflict. Latent class analysis was used to identify and classify the relationship construct. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) scale was used, with scores ≥23 considered high levels of depressive symptoms. Data were analyzed with logistic regression. RESULTS Following adjustment for maternal sociodemographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, and health behaviors, women in a conflictual relationship had higher odds of having depressive symptom scores ≥23 (adjusted odds ratio: 3.50, 95% confidence interval: 2.00, 6.12) than those having no relationship (adjusted odds ratio: 2.81, 95% confidence interval: 1.43, 5.52), when compared with those with a good relationship. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that having either a conflictual or no relationship with the father of the baby during pregnancy increases the odds for higher maternal depressive symptoms (CES-D scores ≥ 23) among pregnant black women.
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- Rosemary Adaji
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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Bahrami‐Samani S, Omidvar S, Mohsenzadeh‐Ledari F, Azizi A, Ashrafpour M, Kordbagheri M. The relationship between perceived stress and pregnancy distress with self-care of pregnant women: The mediating role of social support-A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1730. [PMID: 38028701 PMCID: PMC10663433 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1730] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Pregnancy is a stressful experience, which can affect different aspects of a woman's life. Yet, women with a supportive network of friends and family may experience lower stress and improved self-care behavior. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived stress and pregnancy distress with the self-care of pregnant women, as well as the mediating role of social support. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2022 in Babol, Iran. A total of 157 pregnant women participated in the study. The participants completed five questionnaires, including a demographic and obstetric questionnaire, a Self-care questionnaire, Perceived Social support (PSS), Perceived Stress Inventory (PSI), and Pregnancy Specific Distress. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesis relationships among the variables. Results We found that Perceived stress (β = -0.221, p = 0.012β) and pregnancy distress (β = -0.203, p = 0.002β) had a negative and significant effect on the self-care of pregnant women. Also, perceived stress (β = -0.429, p < 0.001β) and pregnancy distress (β = -0.381, p < 0.001β) had a negative and significant effect on the social support of pregnant women. The results exhibited a significant specific indirect effect between pregnancy distress, perceived stress, and pregnancy self-care, with social support as the mediator: standardized indirect effect = -0.068, -0.076, respectively. Conclusion According to the findings, social support plays a direct and mediating role in improving self-care behaviors among pregnant women. Therefore, providing strategies and measures to improve perceived social support by maternal health professionals may be expected to reduce the impact of stress on pregnant women's self-care. The implementation of policies and social interventions to improve the social support of pregnant women can be one of the applications of the findings.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research InstituteBabol University of Medical SciencesBabolI.R. Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research InstituteBabol University of Medical SciencesBabolI.R. Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research InstituteBabol University of Medical SciencesBabolI.R. Iran
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Ballone N, Richards E. Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Women's Mental Health: Considerations for Providing Culturally Sensitive Care. Psychiatr Clin North Am 2023; 46:571-582. [PMID: 37500251 DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2023.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Racial and ethnic disparities are apparent in many areas of health care. Within mental health, women experience increased rates of some mental health disorders particularly noted within the reproductive life cycle starting at puberty and ending with the menopause transition. Hormone and endocrine processes along with individual vulnerability and various stressors all likely play a major role. Among these women, a disproportionate number are racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Cultural influences and systemic barriers are explored to provide competent and necessary mental health care for women.
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- Nina Ballone
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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Zimmermann M, Julce C, Sarkar P, McNicholas E, Xu L, Carr C, Boudreaux ED, Lemon SC, Byatt N. Can psychological interventions prevent or reduce risk for perinatal anxiety disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2023; 84:203-214. [PMID: 37619299 PMCID: PMC10569160 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about the extent to which interventions can prevent perinatal anxiety disorders. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine whether interventions can decrease the onset and symptoms of perinatal anxiety among individuals without an anxiety disorder diagnosis. METHOD We conducted a comprehensive literature search across five databases related to key concepts: (1) anxiety disorders/anxiety symptom severity (2) perinatal (3) interventions (4) prevention. We included studies that examined a perinatal population without an anxiety disorder diagnosis, included a comparator group, and assessed perinatal anxiety. We included interventions focused on perinatal anxiety as well as interventions to prevent perinatal depression or influence related outcomes (e.g., physical activity). RESULTS Thirty-six studies were included. No study assessing the incidence of perinatal anxiety disorder (n = 4) found a significant effect of an intervention. Among studies assessing anxiety symptom severity and included in the quantitative analysis (n = 30), a meta-analysis suggested a small standardized mean difference of -0.31 (95% CI [-0.46, -0.16], p < .001) for anxiety at post intervention, favoring the intervention group. Both mindfulness (n = 6), and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches (n = 10) were effective. CONCLUSIONS Interventions developed for perinatal anxiety were more effective than interventions to prevent perinatal depression. Psychological interventions show promise for reducing perinatal anxiety symptom severity, though interventions specifically targeting anxiety are needed.
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- Martha Zimmermann
- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America.
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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- UMass Chan Medical School, 222 Maple Avenue - Chang Building, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States of America
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Endres K, Haigler K, Sbrilli M, Jasani S, Laurent H. Social determinants of perinatal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2023; 84:39-43. [PMID: 37336179 PMCID: PMC10204342 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to clarify relevant social-structural determinants of perinatal mental health-material and social resources, as well as pandemic employment-related stressors, in White and BIPOC child-bearers-toward building comprehensive risk screening and prevention/intervention models that can alleviate health disparities. Each of these determinants was hypothesized to contribute to perinatal symptoms in ways that disproportionately benefit White child-bearers. METHOD A community sample of Illinois child-bearers (n = 409 pregnant, 122 new parents) completed online questionnaires from May 2020-June 2021. Relations between composite measures of child-bearers' material resources, social resources, and pandemic employment-related stressors and mental health symptoms were tested in multiple regression models. Main effects of social determinant composites and moderated effects by race/ethnic identification were tested. RESULTS All social determinants displayed significant unique associations with mental health in the sample, with social resources carrying the greatest weight. Although no moderated effects of composite resource measures were found, the relation between pandemic employment-related reduced resources and symptoms proved stronger in BIPOC compared to White child-bearers. CONCLUSIONS Both stable social-structural determinants and acute crisis-related shifts contribute to perinatal mental health, with higher levels and/or impacts of resources helping to explain racial/ethnic disparities. These findings can inform more comprehensive screening and prevention protocols and policy recommendations that improve perinatal health outcomes.
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- Kodi Endres
- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, University Park, PA, USA
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- University of Illinois, Dept. of Psychology, Champaign, IL, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Newhaven, CT, USA
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- Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, University Park, PA, USA.
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Mamuk R, Akbulut Ş, Erdoğan A. Evaluation of the association between fear of COVID-19 and pregnancy distress. Afr Health Sci 2023; 23:59-71. [PMID: 37545897 PMCID: PMC10398489 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v23i1.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background Mental health problems experienced during pregnancy negatively affect both maternal and fetal wellbeing. Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and pregnancy distress in healthy pregnant women living in Turkey. Methods A descriptive, relational/cross-sectional study was conducted by interviewing 363 pregnant women in person. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), and the Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale (TPDS). Results The mean FCV-19S score was 19.03±5.65 and the mean TPDS score was 19.97±7.97. According to the TPDS cut-off score, 19.0% of the participants were at risk of pregnancy distress. There was a significant positive correlation between FCV-19S and TPDS scores (r = 0.263, p<0.05). According to the regression analysis, age (β= -0.217), years of education (β= -0.272), and number of births (β= 0.502) were associated with fear of COVID-19, and fear of COVID-19 was associated with TPDS scores (β= 0.369) (p<0.05). Conclusion The pregnant women in this study had moderate fear of COVID-19. Compared to the literature data, the prevalence of pregnancy distress was slightly higher than pre-COVID-19 reports but quite low compared to other studies conducted during the pandemic.
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- Rojjin Mamuk
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Eastern Mediterranean University. Famagusta, North Cyprus
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Batman University, Batman, Turkey
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- Nursing Department, Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Williams MR, Do DP. Income disparities in mental health: investigating the role of food insecurity by disability status. Public Health Nutr 2022; 26:1-11. [PMID: 36093676 PMCID: PMC10131146 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022002063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether food insecurity helps explain the association between income and psychological distress and if its role differs by disability status. DESIGN Using 2011-2017 National Health Interview Survey cross-sectional data (n 102 543), we conducted linear regression models, fully interacted with disability status, to estimate the association between income-to-poverty ratio (IPR) (<1, 1-<2, 2-<4, ≥4) and psychological distress (Kessler 6 (K6) Scale, range: 0-24). Base models adjusted for socio-demographic factors. We then added food security (secure, low and very low), interacted with disability, and conducted post-estimation adjusted Wald tests. SETTING USA. PARTICIPANTS Nationally representative sample of non-institutionalised adults 18 years and older. RESULTS The association between income and psychological distress was stronger for people with disabilities. Compared to those in the highest income category (IPR ≥4), poor individuals (IPR < 1) with and without disabilities scored 2·10 (95 % CI (1·74, 2·46)) and 0·81 (95 % CI (0·69, 0·93)) points higher on the K6 Scale, respectively. Accounting for food insecurity reduced the estimated income disparity in psychological distress significantly more among individuals with disabilities (0·96 points or 46 %) than without disabilities (0·34 points or 42 %), decreasing the difference in the income disparity between those with and without disabilities by 48 % (0·62 points). Further, food insecurity more strongly predicted psychological distress for individuals with disabilities independent of socio-economic disadvantage. CONCLUSIONS Food insecurity plays a more important role in shaping patterns of psychological distress for people with disabilities, explaining more of the association between income and psychological distress among those with than without disabilities. Improving food security may reduce mental health disparities.
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- Meredith R Williams
- Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI53201-0413, USA
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- Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI53201-0413, USA
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Conrad A, Ronnenberg M. Hardship in the Heartland: Associations Between Rurality, Income, and Material Hardship. RURAL SOCIOLOGY 2022; 87:936-959. [PMID: 36250035 PMCID: PMC9544636 DOI: 10.1111/ruso.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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One in three U.S. households has experienced material hardship. The inadequate provision of basic needs, including food, healthcare, and transportation, is more typical in households with children or persons of color, yet little is known about material hardship in rural spaces. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of material hardships in Iowa and examine the relationship between rurality, income, and material hardship. Using data from the 2016 State Innovation Model Statewide Consumer Survey, we use logistic regression to examine the association between rurality, income, and four forms of material hardship. Rural respondents incurred lower odds than non-rural respondents for all four hardship models. All four models indicated that lower income respondents incurred greater odds for having material hardship. Material hardship was reported across all groups, with rurality, income, race, and age as strong predictors of material hardship among our sample.
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Schneider M, Müller CP, Knies AK. Low income and schizophrenia risk: a narrative review. Behav Brain Res 2022; 435:114047. [PMID: 35933046 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2022.114047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Despite decades of research, the precise etiology of schizophrenia is not fully understood. Ample evidence indicates that the disorder derives from a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors during vulnerable stages of brain maturation. Among the plethora of risk factors investigated, stress, pre- and perinatal insults, and cannabis use have been repeatedly highlighted as crucial environmental risk factors for schizophrenia. Compelling findings from population-based longitudinal studies suggest low income as an additional risk factor for future schizophrenia diagnosis, but underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this narrative review, we 1) summarize the literature in support of a relationship between low (parental) income and schizophrenia risk, and 2) explore the mediating role of chronic stress, pre- and perinatal factors, and cannabis use as established risk factors for schizophrenia. Our review describes how low income facilitates the occurrence and severity of these established risk factors and thus contributes to schizophrenia liability. The broadest influence of low income was identified for stress, as low income was found to be associated with exposure to a multitude of severe psychological and physiological stressors. This narrative review adds to the growing literature reporting a close relationship between income and mental health.
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- Miriam Schneider
- Department of Scientific Coordination and Management, Danube Private University, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Scientific Coordination and Management, Danube Private University, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria
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Zhang X, Zhang Y, Vasilenko SA. The longitudinal relationships among poverty, material hardship, and maternal depression in the USA: a latent growth mediation model. Arch Womens Ment Health 2022; 25:763-770. [PMID: 35538171 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-022-01238-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study aims to understand the direct and indirect effects of poverty trajectories on maternal depression trajectories mediated by material hardship trajectories. A latent growth mediation model was tested using a predominantly low-income and mostly unmarried sample of mothers from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, a national birth cohort of racially diverse mothers (N = 3999). Measures included family poverty, material hardship, and maternal depression from 5 waves of data which tracked mothers starting 1 year after childbirth until the child reached 15 years of age. The results revealed that (1) family poverty was associated with material hardship and maternal depression, and material hardship was related to maternal depression at the trajectory level and the rate of change, with the exception of the relationships between the rate of change in family poverty and the rate of change in maternal depression; (2) material hardship mediated the relationship between family poverty and maternal depression at the initial trajectory levels, and the rate of change in material hardship fully mediated the relationship between the rate of change in poverty and the rate of change in maternal depression. This study provides further evidence that alleviating material hardship might be a promising avenue to reducing maternal depression.
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- Xiaoyan Zhang
- Department of Human Development and Family Science, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University, 144 White Hall, Syracuse, NY, 13244, USA.
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- Department of Human Development and Family Science, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University, 144 White Hall, Syracuse, NY, 13244, USA.,Department of Psychology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA
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- Department of Human Development and Family Science, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University, 144 White Hall, Syracuse, NY, 13244, USA
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Marti-Castaner M, Pavlenko T, Engel R, Sanchez K, Crawford AE, Brooks-Gunn J, Wimer C. Poverty after Birth: How Mothers Experience and Navigate U.S. Safety Net Programs to Address Family Needs. JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES 2022; 31:2248-2265. [PMID: 35539282 PMCID: PMC9073812 DOI: 10.1007/s10826-022-02322-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Although pregnancy and the first year of life are sensitive windows for child development, we know very little about the lived experiences of mothers living in poverty or near poverty during the perinatal period; specifically, how they perceive and use public resources to support themselves and their newborn. In this qualitative study, we explore how predominantly Black and Latinx mothers with infants living in or near poverty and engaged in public assistance manage to meet their family's needs with available resources from safety net programs and social supports. We conducted 20 qualitative interviews with mothers living in (85%) or near poverty in New York City (NYC). All participants (mean age = 24) had an 11-month-old infant at the time of the interview. Using thematic analysis, we identified five main themes reflecting how mothers experience and navigate living with very low incomes while engaging in public assistance programs: (1) experiencing cascading effects of hardships during pregnancy, (2) relying on food assistance and informal supports amid scarcity, (3) waiting for limited affordable housing: 'life on hold', (4) finding pathways towards stability after the baby's birth, (5) making it work: efforts to look forward. Results describe how the current focus on "work first" of existing federal and state policies adds a layer of stress and burden on the lives of single mothers experiencing low incomes and entangled hardships during pregnancy and after birth. We document how mothers experience coverage gaps and implementation challenges navigating the patchwork of public assistance programs, yet how the support of flexible caseworkers accessing, using, and coordinating assistance has the potential to help mothers plan for longer-term goals.
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- Maria Marti-Castaner
- Copenhagen University, Department of Public Health, Section of Health Services Research, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Columbia University, Center on Poverty and Social Policy, New York, NY USA
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- Columbia University, Center on Poverty and Social Policy, New York, NY USA
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- Columbia University, Center on Poverty and Social Policy, New York, NY USA
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Fleischman EK, Connelly CD, Calero P. Depression and Anxiety, Stigma, and Social Support Among Women in the Postpartum Period. Nurs Womens Health 2022; 26:95-106. [PMID: 35231418 DOI: 10.1016/j.nwh.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the relationships among depression and anxiety symptomatology, stigma of mental illness, levels of social support, and select demographics among hospitalized women in the postpartum period. DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational. SETTING A convenience sample of 105 English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women was recruited and enrolled from a 208-bed free-standing Southern California women's community hospital postpartum unit serving a diverse community. MEASUREMENTS Data were collected on potential covariates including participants' characteristics, depression and anxiety symptomatology, social support, and stigma. RESULTS Sixteen participants were classified as high risk for depression or anxiety based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7. Anxiety was significantly associated with all stigma subscales; the strongest association was with Internal Stigma (r = .46, p < .001, moderate effect), followed by Disclosure Stigma (r = .36, p < .001, moderate effect) and External Stigma (r = .30, p = .002, moderate effect). All social support subscales were negatively associated with depression and anxiety; the Friends subscale had the strongest correlations with depression (r = -.27, p = .006, small effect) and anxiety (r = .34, p = .001, moderate effect). Firth (penalized likelihood) logistic regression analysis was conducted to ascertain the effects of study covariates on the likelihood of participants being at risk for postnatal depression or anxiety. The significant factor that increased the odds of participants being in the high-risk group was decreased social support (adjusted OR = 0.46, 95% CI [0.24, 0.76], p = .003). CONCLUSION These results show the enduring prevalence of postnatal depression and anxiety and the relevance of stigma and social support in aggravating or mitigating symptomatology. There is a need for comprehensive standardized screening to ensure the identification of and referral to treatment for women at risk.
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Woo J, Ballentine K, Shook J, Engel R, Goodkind S. Material Hardships, Perceived Stress, and Health among Low-Wage Hospital Workers. HEALTH & SOCIAL WORK 2022; 47:19-27. [PMID: 34897391 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlab038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Many service, clerical, and technical hospital workers deemed essential during the pandemic have wages that do not reflect the essential nature of their work and do not earn enough income to cover basic expenses. Thus, many experience material hardships related to food, housing, and medical care. Previous studies have shown strong relationships between material hardships and health; however, they do not fully explain the role of stress as an intervening mechanism. This cross-sectional study analyzes an online survey with 257 lower-wage hospital workers to examine the relationships between hardships and health, and how perceived stress mediates these relationships. Path analysis revealed that financial and food hardships were related to mental health through perceived stress, while medical hardship was directly associated with physical health. These findings add to the evidence that workers' hardships either directly or indirectly contribute to negative mental and physical health outcomes through perceived stress. Future investigations should further examine relationships among material hardships, stress, and health, and advocacy efforts should focus on raising wages for essential hospital workers.
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Simonovich SD, Quad N, Kanji Z, Tabb KM. Faith Practices Reduce Perinatal Anxiety and Depression in Muslim Women: A Mixed-Methods Scoping Review. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:826769. [PMID: 35686180 PMCID: PMC9170987 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.826769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Higher rates of depression and anxiety are reported among women who belong to racial and ethnic minority groups, contributing to adverse birth outcomes, and remains a taboo topic within the global Muslim community. Non-pharmacological coping mechanisms such as prayer may be employed to reduce perinatal depression and anxiety, however the literature is sparse on the use of this intervention among pregnant Muslim women. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a scoping review examining the use of Muslim faith practices on anxiety and depression in perinatal period. Nine studies were identified that demonstrate that Muslim faith practices reduce perinatal anxiety and depression symptoms. These studies demonstrate that prayers and other faith-based practices, including reciting parts of the Quran, saying a Dua, and listening to audio recordings of prayers are all effective in decreasing anxiety, depression, stress, pain and fear in Muslim women during pregnancy, during childbirth, during an unexpected cesarean section, and when experiencing infant loss. Despite the scoping review's small sample size, findings confirm that incorporation of faith practices effectively reduces perinatal depression and anxiety among Muslim women and should be utilized in clinical settings for non-pharmacological management of perinatal mood disorders.
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- Shannon D Simonovich
- School of Nursing, College of Science and Health, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Health, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- School of Nursing, College of Science and Health, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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Eche IJ, Yusufov M, Isibor DA, Wolfe J. A systematic review and meta-analytic evaluation of psychosocial interventions in parents of children with cancer with an exploratory focus on minority outcomes. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2021; 68:e29328. [PMID: 34523798 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.29328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Parents of children with cancer are prone to psychosocial distress, yet little is known about intervention response among diverse parents. Our systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of psychosocial interventions on anxiety and depression among parents of children with cancer and explored race and/or ethnicity differences in the efficacy of these interventions. Twenty articles met inclusion. The aggregate effect size on anxiety (-0.01, 95% CI: -0.95, 0.93, p = .97) and depression (-0.56, 95% CI: -1.65, 0.54, p = .32) showed micro to medium effects, with larger negative effect sizes indicating that anxiety and depression scores after treatment were lower for parents in intervention group as compared to control group. Neither aggregate effect size was statistically significantly different from zero. Due to underrepresentation of minorities, we could not perform subgroup or moderator analyses. Several efficacious psychosocial interventions were found to reduce parental anxiety. Future studies to examine psychosocial interventions in minority parents are warranted.
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- Ijeoma Julie Eche
- Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Demers CH, Bagonis MM, Al-Ali K, Garcia SE, Styner MA, Gilmore JH, Hoffman MC, Hankin BL, Davis EP. Exposure to prenatal maternal distress and infant white matter neurodevelopment. Dev Psychopathol 2021; 33:1526-1538. [PMID: 35586027 PMCID: PMC9109943 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579421000742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The prenatal period represents a critical time for brain growth and development. These rapid neurological advances render the fetus susceptible to various influences with life-long implications for mental health. Maternal distress signals are a dominant early life influence, contributing to birth outcomes and risk for offspring psychopathology. This prospective longitudinal study evaluated the association between prenatal maternal distress and infant white matter microstructure. Participants included a racially and socioeconomically diverse sample of 85 mother-infant dyads. Prenatal distress was assessed at 17 and 29 weeks' gestational age (GA). Infant structural data were collected via diffusion tensor imaging at 42-45 weeks' postconceptional age. Findings demonstrated that higher prenatal maternal distress at 29 weeks' GA was associated with increased fractional anisotropy (b = .283, t(64) = 2.319, p = .024) and with increased axial diffusivity (b = .254, t(64) = 2.067, p = .043) within the right anterior cingulate white matter tract. No other significant associations were found with prenatal distress exposure and tract fractional anisotropy or axial diffusivity at 29 weeks' GA, nor earlier in gestation.
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- Catherine H. Demers
- Department of Psychology University of Denver, Denver CO,
USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Campus, Aurora CO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill NC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill NC, USA
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- Department of Psychology University of Denver, Denver CO,
USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill NC, USA
- Department of Computer Science, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill NC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill NC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Campus, Aurora CO, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of
Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine,
Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, Champaign IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology University of Denver, Denver CO,
USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of
California, Irvine, CA, USA
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Yang W, Hou Y, Chen Y, Liu W, Fang F, Xiao J, Wang J. Personality Characteristics and Emotional Distress Among Chinese Pregnant Women: A Moderated Mediation Model. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:645391. [PMID: 34867496 PMCID: PMC8636932 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.645391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Previous studies have suggested that certain personality characteristics are associated with emotional distress during pregnancy. However, the underlying mechanism of this association is rarely understood. The current study investigated the links between personality and pregnant women's emotional distress (depressive and anxiety symptoms), tested the chain mediating effects of two resilience factors-social support and positive coping, and explored whether socioeconomic status (SES) could moderate the effects (including direct and/or indirect effects) of personality on their emotional distress. Results of a relatively large sample of pregnant women in China (N = 1157) showed positive associations for psychoticism and neuroticism with depressive and anxiety symptoms as well as negative associations for extraversion with depression and anxiety. After controlling for four important variables (the first pregnancy or not, having adverse pregnancy experience or not, being pregnant as planned or not, and number of weeks of pregnancy), social support and positive coping acted as chain mediators on the associations of personality with depressive symptoms as well as of personality with anxiety. Overall, the association of personality and depressive symptoms demonstrated invariance across socioeconomic status (SES). However, SES moderated the relationship between personality and anxiety. Specifically, the negative association of positive coping with anxiety symptoms was weaker for low SES women than for high SES ones. Results highlight the importance of social support and positive coping to decrease personality-related depressive and anxiety symptom among pregnant women. Furthermore, identifying other resilience factors that alleviate anxiety in women with low SES is urgently called for.
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Khodabakhsh S, Ramasamy S. Anxiety and coping strategies among women with hyperemesis gravidarum in Malaysia. CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2021. [DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2021.12.0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Ruyak SL, Kivlighan KT. Perinatal Behavioral Health, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and a Social Determinants of Health Framework. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2021; 50:525-538. [PMID: 34146480 PMCID: PMC8256336 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2021.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The United States has greater prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders than other developed countries, and pregnant women are disproportionately affected. The current global COVID-19 pandemic, through the exacerbation of psychological distress, unevenly affects the vulnerable population of pregnant women. Social distancing measures and widespread closures of businesses secondary to COVID-19 are likely to continue for the foreseeable future and to further magnify psychosocial risk factors. We propose the use of a social determinants of health framework to integrate behavioral health considerations into prenatal care and to guide the implementation of universal and comprehensive psychosocial assessment in pregnancy. As the most numerous and well-trusted health care professionals, nurses are ideally positioned to influence program and policy decisions at the community and regional levels and to advocate for the full integration of psychosocial screening and behavioral health into prenatal and postpartum care as core components.
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Daundasekara SS, Schuler BR, Beauchamp JES, Hernandez DC. The mediating effect of parenting stress and couple relationship quality on the association between material hardship trajectories and maternal mental health status. J Affect Disord 2021; 290:31-39. [PMID: 33991944 PMCID: PMC8217282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.04.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Household material hardships could have a negative impact on maternal mental health. Understanding mechanisms by which material hardship trajectories affect maternal depression and anxiety could aid health care professionals and researchers to design better interventions to improve mental health outcomes among mothers. METHODS The study identified family-level mechanisms by which material hardship trajectories affect maternal depression and anxiety using Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study data (n = 1,645). Latent growth mixture modelling was used to identify latent classes of material hardship trajectories at Years-1, -3, and -5. Parenting stress and couple relationship quality was measured at Year-9. The outcome measures included maternal depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) at Year-15 based on the Composite International Diagnostic Interview - Short Form. RESULTS Parenting stress mediated the association between low-increasing hardship (b = 0.020, 95% confidence interval (CI):0.003, 0.043) and maternal depression. Parenting stress also mediated the association between high-increasing hardship (b = 0.043, 95% CI:0.004, 0.092), high decreasing hardship (b = 0.034, 95% CI=0.001, 0.072), and low-increasing (b = 0.034, 95% CI:0.007, 0.066) and maternal GAD. In all models, current material hardship was directly related to maternal depression (b = 0.188, 95% CI:0.134, 0.242) and GAD (b = 0.174, 95% CI:0.091, 0.239). LIMITATIONS Study results need to be interpreted with caution as the FFCWS oversampled non-marital births as part of the original study design. CONCLUSIONS While current material hardship appears to be more related to maternal mental health, prior material hardship experiences contribute to greater parenting stress which places mothers at risk for experiencing depression and GAD later on.
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- Sajeevika S. Daundasekara
- Department of Research, Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 6901 Bertner Avenue, 591, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- School of Social Work, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave. Ritter Annex 549, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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- Department of Research, Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 6901 Bertner Avenue, 591, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Research, Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 6901 Bertner Avenue, 591, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Prevalence and Correlates of Prenatal Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Behaviours in the Volta Region of Ghana. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18115857. [PMID: 34072525 PMCID: PMC8198850 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Pregnancy is associated with several physical and psychosocial challenges that influence women's health and wellbeing. However, prenatal mental health has received little attention. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence and correlates of prenatal depression, anxiety and current suicidal behaviors among pregnant women in the Volta Region of Ghana. Two hundred and fourteen (n = 214) pregnant women recruited from two hospitals responded to the hospital depression and anxiety scale (HADS), the insomnia severity index, and a set of psycho-behavioral, socioenvironmental and demographic characteristic questions. Chi-squared, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used for data analysis. Prevalence of prenatal depression, anxiety and current suicidal behaviors was 50.5%, 35.5% and 3.3%, respectively. After controlling for other variables, average monthly income, insomnia, non-nutritious food consumption (pica), and body image satisfaction were significantly associated with depression. Marital status, insomnia, lifetime suicidal behavior and partner support were significantly associated with anxiety. Current partner abuse was the only factor significantly associated with current suicidal behavior. The high prevalence rates of anxiety and depression among pregnant women and intimate partner violence remain important maternal health issues in the region. Therefore, brief mental health screening and counseling services should be integrated into prenatal healthcare services.
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Ge Y, Shi C, Wu B, Liu Y, Chen L, Deng Y. Anxiety and Adaptation of Behavior in Pregnant Zhuang Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Mode Survey. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:1563-1573. [PMID: 33883960 PMCID: PMC8055250 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s303835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study explored the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and adaptation of behavior of Zhuang women in China to provide more specific guidance for the social and medical practice of pregnant women during public health emergencies. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study recruited 446 pregnant Zhuang women from obstetric outpatient clinics in four tertiary hospitals and online maternity schools in Nanning, Guangxi, between February 24 and March 1, 2020. Self-designed questionnaires and the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale were used. RESULTS During the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence rate of anxiety among women was 36.77%, and some adaptation of behavior was observed. Logistic regression analysis showed that pregnant women who had an annual household income of less than $7,000, were primiparous, went out for prenatal examination, wanted to self-monitor during pregnancy but did not know how to do it, believed that they should be strictly isolated at home and cancel prenatal examinations, and expected to receive pregnancy healthcare through teleconsultation services showed a higher risk of anxiety. Nevertheless, pregnant Zhuang women who were 22-35 years old, undergraduate-educated, and in their second trimester were less likely to suffer from anxiety. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant psychological impact on pregnant women from ethnic minorities. Factors related to quarantine and social isolation policies appear to drive changes in behaviors and anxiety disorders. Multidisciplinary mental health services and culturally sensitive interventions are necessary for minority pregnant women, especially for low-income primiparous women in the first or third trimester.
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- Yuan Ge
- School of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, 423000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing School, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530022, People's Republic of China
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Gennaro S, OʼConnor C, McKay EA, Gibeau A, Aviles M, Hoying J, Melnyk BM. Perinatal Anxiety and Depression in Minority Women. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs 2020; 45:138-144. [PMID: 31977497 PMCID: PMC8011863 DOI: 10.1097/nmc.0000000000000611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Depression and anxiety are common during pregnancy and are experienced at higher rates among women who are racial and ethnic minorities. Because depression and anxiety influence maternal and infant outcomes, intervening to improve perinatal mental health should be a priority for all healthcare providers. However, in the United States, a number of barriers including lack of mental health providers, lack of perinatal behavioral health systems, and stigma, limit access to care. Universal screening has been recommended and here we examine how universal screening can help nurses improve the mental health of childbearing women. Interventions that are currently in use to improve perinatal anxiety and depression are reviewed and include: psychopharmacology, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and mindfulness. Recommendations for future research and healthcare system changes are made.
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- Susan Gennaro
- Dr. Susan Gennaro is Dean and Professor, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. Dr. Gennaro can be reached via e-mail at Caitlin O'Connor is a Research Associate, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. Anne McKay is a PhD Student, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. Dr. Anne Gibeau is Director of Midwifery, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Melanie Aviles is a Research Coordinator, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Dr. Jacqueline Hoying is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice; Director, MINDSTRONG Program; and Director, Consumer Core at Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Dr. Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk is Vice President for Health Promotion; University Chief Wellness Officer; Dean and Professor, College of Nursing; Professor of Pediatrics & Psychiatry, College of Medicine; and Executive Director, the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Darcy Mahoney A, White RD, Velasquez A, Barrett TS, Clark RH, Ahmad KA. Impact of restrictions on parental presence in neonatal intensive care units related to coronavirus disease 2019. J Perinatol 2020; 40:36-46. [PMID: 32859963 PMCID: PMC7453850 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0753-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the relationship between the emergence of COVID-19 and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family presence as well as how NICU design affects these changes. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional survey from April 21 to 30, 2020. We queried sites regarding NICU demographics, NICU restrictions on parental presence, and changes in ancillary staff availability. RESULTS Globally, 277 facilities responded to the survey. NICU policies preserving 24/7 parental presence decreased (83-53%, p < 0.001) and of preserving full parental participation in rounds fell (71-32%, p < 0.001). Single-family room design NICUs best preserved 24/7 parental presence after the emergence of COVID-19 (single-family room 65%, hybrid-design 57%, open bay design 45%, p = 0.018). In all, 120 (43%) NICUs reported reductions in therapy services, lactation medicine, and/or social work support. CONCLUSIONS Hospital restrictions have significantly limited parental presence for NICU admitted infants, although single-family room design may attenuate this effect.
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- Ashley Darcy Mahoney
- George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
- MEDNAX Center for Research, Education, Quality, and Safety, Sunrise, FL, USA
- Baptist Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
- MEDNAX Center for Research, Education, Quality, and Safety, Sunrise, FL, USA
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- MEDNAX Center for Research, Education, Quality, and Safety, Sunrise, FL, USA
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- MEDNAX Center for Research, Education, Quality, and Safety, Sunrise, FL, USA.
- Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA.
- Pediatrix Medical Group of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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Herlosky KN, Benyshek DC, Mabulla IA, Pollom TR, Crittenden AN. Postpartum Maternal Mood Among Hadza Foragers of Tanzania: A Mixed Methods Approach. Cult Med Psychiatry 2020; 44:305-332. [PMID: 31646409 DOI: 10.1007/s11013-019-09655-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Infant and maternal mortality rates are among the highest in the world in low and middle-income countries where postpartum depression impacts at least one in five women. Currently, there is a dearth of data on maternal mood and infant health outcomes in small-scale non-industrial populations from such countries, particularly during the postnatal period. Here, we present the first investigation of postpartum maternal mood among a foraging population, the Hadza of Tanzania. We administered the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to twenty-three women, all with infants under the age of 12 months. Semi-structured interviews on happiness and unhappiness during the post-partum period served as a validity cross-check for the EPDS. The combined results of the EPDS surveys and the interview responses suggest that a high proportion of Hadza women experience significant mood disturbances following birth and that postpartum unhappiness is associated with self-reports of pain, anxiety, and disturbed sleep patterns. These findings suggest that many of the mothers in our sample are experiencing post-partum unhappiness at levels similar to or higher than those reported for low to middle income countries in general, including Tanzania. These data are critical for improving our understanding of the etiologies of postpartum mood disturbances cross-culturally.
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- Kristen N Herlosky
- Nutrition and Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USA
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- Nutrition and Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USA
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- Nutrition and Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USA
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- Nutrition and Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USA.
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Herbell K, Zauszniewski JA. Stress Experiences and Mental Health of Pregnant Women: The Mediating Role of Social Support. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2019; 40:613-620. [PMID: 31021665 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1565873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Stress in pregnancy is an exceedingly common issue that impacts the mother's mental health and the health of her baby. Yet, women with a supportive network of friends and family may experience lower stress and improved mental health. Therefore, the aims of this secondary analysis were to (a) examine relationships between stress experiences (i.e. perceived stress, pregnancy-specific stress) and indicators of mental health (i.e. absence of depressive symptoms and resourcefulness), (b) determine the effects of social support on stress experiences and indicators of mental health, and (c) determine if social support mediates the relationship between stress experiences and indicators of mental health. A convenience sample of 82 women in their second and third trimester of pregnancy participated in the parent study. Findings indicate that stress experiences were moderately correlated with indicators of mental health and social support predicted stress experiences and indicators of mental health. All social support mediation models were not significant with the exception of social support mediating the relationship between pregnancy-specific stress and resourcefulness. This was the first study to investigate the mediating role of social support on the relationship between pregnancy-specific stress and resourcefulness. Pregnant women may benefit from social support interventions to meaningfully reduce their stress and promote mental health. Such interventions may be physical activity, group prenatal care, or even peripartum home visits.
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- Kayla Herbell
- a aUniversity of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, S235 School of Nursing, University of Missouri , Columbia , Missouri , USA
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- a aUniversity of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, S235 School of Nursing, University of Missouri , Columbia , Missouri , USA.,b bFrances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio , USA
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Alegría M, NeMoyer A, Falgas I, Wang Y, Alvarez K. Social Determinants of Mental Health: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go. Curr Psychiatry Rep 2018; 20:95. [PMID: 30221308 PMCID: PMC6181118 DOI: 10.1007/s11920-018-0969-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 296] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The present review synthesizes recent literature on social determinants and mental health outcomes and provides recommendations for how to advance the field. We summarize current studies related to changes in the conceptualization of social determinants, how social determinants impact mental health, what we have learned from social determinant interventions, and new methods to collect, use, and analyze social determinant data. RECENT FINDINGS Recent research has increasingly focused on interactions between multiple social determinants, interventions to address upstream causes of mental health challenges, and use of simulation models to represent complex systems. However, methodological challenges and inconsistent findings prevent a definitive understanding of which social determinants should be addressed to improve mental health, and within what populations these interventions may be most effective. Recent advances in strategies to collect, evaluate, and analyze social determinants suggest the potential to better appraise their impact and to implement relevant interventions.
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- Margarita Alegría
- Disparities Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 50 Staniford Street, Suite 830, Boston, MA, 02114, USA. .,Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Disparities Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital,Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School
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- Disparities Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
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- Disparities Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
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- Disparities Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital,Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
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