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Klein S, Błażek M, Świetlik D. Risk and protective factors for postpartum depression among Polish women - a prospective study. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2024; 45:2291634. [PMID: 38064700 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2023.2291634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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This prospective study conducted at a single center in 2022 aims to identify risk and protective factors for postpartum depression (PPD) in Polish women and to assess the impact of pregnancy, delivery, the postpartum period, and psychosocial factors on PPD. After delivery and 4 weeks later, 311 women filled out two questionnaires of our design related to risk factors for PPD. Immune Power Personality Questionnaire, Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire, and Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale were also applied. The predictors of PPD identified at two time points included: use of antidepressants, previous depressive episodes, family history of depression, risk of preterm delivery, anxiety about child's health, and breastfeeding and sleep problems. Risk factors for PPD found only after delivery were: suicidal ideation before pregnancy, stressful life events, premature rupture of the membranes, and cesarean section. Inhalation analgesia during labor reduced the PPD frequency. At 4 weeks' postpartum, regular physical activity was also predictive of PPD, while breastfeeding, financial satisfaction, and sufficient sleep duration were protective factors. PPD after delivery was negatively correlated with capacity to confide, hardiness, assertiveness, self-complexity, and communication. PPD at 4 weeks postpartum decreased belief systems, organization patterns, and communication. Two proposed self-designed questionnaires can be useful for effectively screening PPD in the Polish population.
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- Sebastian Klein
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Hospitals, Wejherowo, Poland
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- Department of Quality of Life Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Division of Biostatistics and Neural Networks, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Parsaei M, Hasehmi SM, Seyedmirzaei H, Cattarinussi G, Sambataro F, Brambilla P, Barone Y, Delvecchio G. Perioperative esketamine administration for prevention of postpartum depression after the cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2024; 361:564-580. [PMID: 38925307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.06.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum Depression (PPD) exerts a substantial negative effect on maternal well-being post-delivery, particularly among Cesarean Section (C/S) recipients. In this study, we aimed to review the efficacy of perioperative esketamine, the S-enantiomer of ketamine, in preventing PPD incidence and depressive symptoms as measured with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) after C/S. METHODS A systematic search for relevant articles was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Sciences, and PsycINFO until April 6, 2024. Meta-analyses were conducted using random-effect models to compare the PPD incidence and EPDS scores via log odds ratio and Hedge's g, respectively, during the first week post-C/S and at 42 days post-C/S in the esketamine and control group. RESULTS Fourteen studies, including 12 randomized controlled trials and 2 retrospective cohorts, were reviewed. Our meta-analyses found lower PPD incidence during the first week (log odds ratio: -0.956 [95 % confidence interval: -1.420, -0.491]) and at day 42 post-C/S (log odds ratio: -0.989 [95 % confidence interval: -1.707, -0.272]) among patients administered esketamine compared to controls. Additionally, EPDS scores for the esketamine group were significantly lower than controls during the first week (Hedge's g: -0.682 [95 % confidence interval: -1.088, -0.276]) and at day 42 post-C/S (Hedge's g: -0.614 [95 % confidence interval: -1.098, -0.129]). LIMITATIONS Presence of various concomitant medications and heterogeneous study designs. CONCLUSION Our review highlights the potential impact of esketamine in PPD prevention, as well as in alleviating depressive symptoms post-C/S, regardless of PPD occurrence, therefore suggesting the benefits of adding esketamine to peri-C/S analgesic regimen.
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- Mohammadamin Parsaei
- Breastfeeding Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience (DNS), Padua Neuroscience Center, University of Padova, Padua, Italy; Padua Neuroscience Center, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience (DNS), Padua Neuroscience Center, University of Padova, Padua, Italy; Padua Neuroscience Center, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Zacher Kjeldsen MM, Mægbæk ML, Liu X, Madsen MG, Bliddal M, Egsgaard S, Bang Madsen K, Munk-Olsen T. The HOPE cohort: cohort profile and evaluation of selection bias. Eur J Epidemiol 2024:10.1007/s10654-024-01150-4. [PMID: 39158818 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-024-01150-4] [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: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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The HOPE cohort is a Danish nationwide cohort with ongoing follow-up, holding information on postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms and diagnoses on 170,218 childbirths (142,795 unique mothers). These data have been linked with extensive register data on health and socioeconomic information on the mothers, their partners, parents, and children. This cohort profile aimed to provide an overview of the data collection and content, describe characteristics, and evaluate potential selection bias. PPD screenings, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, were collected from 67 of the 98 Danish municipalities, covering the period January 2015 to December 2021. This data was linked with register data on PPD diagnoses (identified through medication prescriptions and hospital contacts) as well as background information. Cohort characteristics were compared to the source population, defined as all childbirths by women residing in Denmark during the same period (452,207 childbirths). Potential selection bias was evaluated by comparing odds ratios of five well-established associations between the cohort and the source population. The HOPE cohort holds information on 170,218 childbirths (38% of the source population) involving 142,795 unique mothers. The HOPE cohort only differed slightly from the source population on most characteristics examined, but larger differences were observed on specific characteristics with an underrepresentation of the youngest and oldest age groups, women with more than three children or twins/triplets, and women born outside Denmark. Similar associations were identified across the two populations within the five well-established associations. There was no indication of selection bias on the five examined associations, and the HOPE cohort is representative of the source population on important perinatal characteristics.
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- Mette-Marie Zacher Kjeldsen
- NCRR-National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
- CIRRAU - Centre for Integrated Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- NCRR-National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- CIRRAU - Centre for Integrated Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- NCRR-National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- CIRRAU - Centre for Integrated Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- NCRR-National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Research Unit OPEN, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Region of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- NCRR-National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- CIRRAU - Centre for Integrated Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- NCRR-National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Region of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Chen YC, Liang FW, Ho CH, Chang YJ, Hung KC, Chu CC, Chen JY, Yu CH. Anesthesia for cesarean delivery and subsequent depression: A nationwide retrospective cohort study. J Affect Disord 2024; 364:108-115. [PMID: 39111347 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.07.147] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression is a major psychiatric disorder associated with maternal suicide and child developmental disturbances. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether general anesthesia for cesarean delivery is associated with a higher rate of new-onset depression after delivery than neuraxial anesthesia. METHODS This is a nationwide retrospective cohort study using data retrieved from the National Health Insurance Research Database between 2014 and 2018. Women who had cesarean delivery under general or neuraxial anesthesia were enrolled. After 1:4 propensity score matching, there were 4544 and 18,176 women under the general and neuraxial anesthesia groups, respectively. The primary outcome was new-onset depression diagnosed after delivery in a time-to-event analysis setting. RESULTS After propensity-score matching, the rate of new-onset depression diagnosed within 1 year was 1.10 % (50/4488) and 0.86 % (157/18176) after cesarean delivery under general and neuraxial anesthesia, respectively. For depression diagnosed within 90 days of delivery, significant difference between the two groups was noted (0.51 % vs. 0.30 %, P = 0.031). In the time-to-event analysis with Cox regression model, women who delivered under general anesthesia were associated with significantly higher risk of postpartum depression within 90 days (Hazard ratio [HR], 1.71; 95 % CI, 1.05-2.79) compared with those under neuraxial anesthesia. LIMITATIONS The observational design only allows asserting association, rather than establishing causality between exposure and outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Women who underwent cesarean delivery under general anesthesia had a higher risk of subsequent depression within 90 days than those under neuraxial anesthesia. Early screening for depressive disorders might facilitate timely management.
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- Yi-Chen Chen
- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Rd, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Rd, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Information Management, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Nantai St., Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Recreation and Health-Care Management, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, No. 60, Erren Road, Rende District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Nantai St., Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Ren Z, Gao W, Wang Q, Duan Y, Tang X, Zhang Y. Predictive role of NICU-related stress, postpartum depression trajectory and family coping on growth trajectory of moderate-to-late preterm infants: A longitudinal study. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:3167-3178. [PMID: 38258627 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16068] [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] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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AIMS To describe the changes in moderate-to-late preterm infants' (MLPIs) growth during 12 months of corrected age (CA) and to examine the predictive role of NICU-related stress, postpartum depression trajectory and family coping ability on the physical developmental trajectory of MLPIs. DESIGN A prospective longitudinal study. METHODS There were 237 mother-infant dyads with at least two follow-up data records included. General characteristics and NICU-related stress were recorded from medical records at baseline. Infants' physical growth was measured at 40 weeks, 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months CA during outpatient follow-up. Maternal postpartum depressive symptoms and family coping ability were assessed by questionnaires at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months CA and 1 month CA respectively. We investigated the modifiable factors inside and outside of NICU on the trajectories of physical growth in the first year in MLPIs, mainly by using latent growth curve models with time-varying covariates. RESULTS The curved trajectories of weight, length and head circumference in the first year in MLPIs demonstrated gradually slowed growth rates and these infants were above the WHO growth standards for the same age and sex. The latent growth curve models indicated that more NICU-related stress was negatively associated with the weight and length at 40 weeks CA, and family coping ability (parent-child relationship) at 1 month CA was associated with the growth rate of weight. Besides, more NICU-related stress predicted faster length growth rate. The infants of mothers who were in the group of high-level postpartum depression trajectory had a slower growth rate of head circumference. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified the modifiable factors along the care continuum influencing the trajectory of MLPIs' physical growth. Nurses should receive more training about infant stress measurement and family-centred care to work in partnership with parents so that MLPIs can reach their full developmental potential. Also, multidisciplinary interventions including stress reduction strategies, close psychological monitoring and education improving parent-infant relationships should be further developed to achieve optimizing growth in the first year of MLPIs. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE It is recommended that nurses pay attention to the long-term physical growth status of MLPIs, and closely support their families. Quantifying NICU-related stress and developing reduction strategies should be the priority for clinical staff during hospitalization. After discharge, persistent screening of depressive symptoms, psychological intervention and education about the parent-child relationship need to be included in the follow-up visits. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution. The study only included patients who were research participants.
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- Zijin Ren
- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Shanghai First Maternal and Infant Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Osborne LM, Monk C. Perinatal mental health: Research that moves the agenda forward. Semin Perinatol 2024:151952. [PMID: 39034178 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2024.151952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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- Lauren M Osborne
- Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine, NY, NY, USA; Dept of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, NY, NY, USA
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- Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY, USA; Dept of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY, USA; New York State Psychiatric Institute, NY, NY, USA.
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Ma B, Tao X, Qi Y, Cao H, Cao Q, Zhou Z, Wang S. Effects of perioperative application of esketamine on postpartum depression in cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38821. [PMID: 38968456 PMCID: PMC11224862 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the effect of perioperative esketamine administration on postpartum depression in pregnant women undergoing cesarean section. METHODS Data sources was PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from inception to February 1, 2024. Randomized controlled trials in pregnant women undergoing cesarean section were selected and compared to the use of esketamine in the perioperative period. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of postpartum maternal depression. Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses were used. Data pooled by random-effects models are presented as risk ratios (RR) (95% confidence intervals, 95% CI) or mean differences (95% CI). This review was registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023431197). RESULTS We included 8 studies with a total of 1655 participants. The quality of the studies was rated high or unclear. Seven studies involving 1485 participants reported the incidence of postpartum depression. Compared with pregnant women undergoing cesarean section without the use of esketamine, those using esketamine in the perioperative period showed a 48% decreased risk of developing postpartum depression (RR: 0.52, 95% CI: 0.35-0.79) and a 1.43-point reduction in EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) (mean difference: -1.43, 95% CI: -2.32 to -0.54). For immediate intraoperative adverse reactions, the application of esketamine caused maternal nausea and vomiting (RR: 2.16, 95% CI: 1.22-3.81), dizziness (RR: 6.11, 95% CI: 1.49-24.98), and hallucinations (RR: 6.83, 95% CI: 1.57-29.68) compared to no esketamine use. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative use of esketamine in pregnant women undergoing cesarean section may reduce postpartum depression and increase intraoperative adverse reactions, but has no significant effect on postoperative adverse reactions.
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- Baoyu Ma
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, China
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- Country Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, China
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Raja A, Ahmed S, Basit Ali Siddiqui M, Lamiya Mir S, Kumar R, Ahmed M, Raja S, Bin Amin S, Alim Ur Rahman H, Deepak F, Asghar MS. Evaluating the safety and efficacy of zuranolone in the management of major depressive disorder and postpartum depression, with or without concurrent insomnia: a rigorous systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1425295. [PMID: 39035602 PMCID: PMC11257908 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1425295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Introduction Major depressive disorder (MDD), postpartum depression (PPD), and insomnia are neuropsychological conditions in which zuranolone is used to improve symptoms and prognosis of the disorder. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy of zuranolone in comparison to other drugs used for treating these conditions. Methods This meta-analysis included patients aged between 18 and 75 years who were diagnosed with major depressive disorder and postpartum depression with or without insomnia and were administered zuranolone for treatment. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included, and animal studies were excluded. The databases used were PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Clinicaltrials.gov, with MeSH terms and relevant keywords for (Zuranolone) and (Depression). The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used for quality assessment. Results The meta-analysis included eight RCTs that analyzed data from 2031 patients. The meta-analysis revealed statistically significant changes in the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), and treatment-emergent adverse effects (TEAE) scores in the PPD subgroup. HAM-D and TEAEs scores were also significant in the MDD subgroup, but the changes in the MADRS, HAM-A, and Bech-6 scores were insignificant. Serious adverse events were insignificant in all subgroups. Conclusion Meta-analysis found a significant improvement in depressive symptoms with zuranolone treatment, especially on day 15. This suggests that zuranolone is a promising therapeutic option for patients with MDD and PPD with or without insomnia. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=459554, identifier CRD42023459554.
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- Adarsh Raja
- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Lubis PN, Saputra M, Rabbani MW. A systematic review of the benefits of breastfeeding against postpartum depression in low-middle-income countries. J Ment Health 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38869015 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2024.2361232] [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: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND The positive impact of breastfeeding against postpartum depression has been increasingly reported. However, no studies have systematically and critically examined current evidence on breastfeeding practices' influences on postpartum depression in LMICs. AIM To review the influence of breastfeeding on postpartum depression in LMICs. METHODS We searched original research in English published over the last ten years (2012 - 2022) within 8 databases: EBSCOhost, EMBASE, Pubmed, Sage Journals, Science Direct, APA PsycArticles, Taylor & Francis, Google Scholar, and citation tracking. The risk of bias assessment used The Newcastle Ottawa Scale and The Modified Jadad Scale. We followed the PRISMA statement after the protocol had been registered on the PROSPERO. The review included 21 of 11015 articles. RESULTS Of 21 articles, 16 examined breastfeeding practices, 2 each investigated breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding education, and 1 each assessed breastfeeding attitude and breastfeeding support. 3 randomized control trials and 5 cohorts revealed that breastfeeding decreased the EPDS scores. However, 4 cross-sectional studies indicated that breastfeeding is nonsignificantly associated with postpartum depression. CONCLUSION This review indicated that breastfeeding may alleviate or prevent postpartum depression. Our findings indicated that integrating breastfeeding-related programs and policies into postpartum depression prevention may benefit public health. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42022315143).
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- Tulodo Organizations and Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
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Hiraoka D, Kawanami A, Sakurai K, Mori C. Within-individual relationships between mother-to-infant bonding and postpartum depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study. Psychol Med 2024; 54:1749-1757. [PMID: 38173095 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291723003707] [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] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although the importance of the dynamic intra-individual relationship between mother-to-infant bonding and postpartum depressive symptoms has been widely recognized, the complex interplay between them is not well understood. Furthermore, the potential role of prenatal depressive symptoms and infant temperament in this relationship remains unclear. This study aims to examine the bidirectional influence of mother-to-infant bonding on postpartum depressive symptoms within individuals and to elucidate whether prenatal depressive symptoms and infant temperament would influence deviations from stable individual states. METHODS Longitudinal data were collected from 433 women in early pregnancy. Of these, 360 participants completed the main questionnaires measuring impaired mother-to-infant bonding and postpartum depressive symptoms at least once during the postpartum period. Data were collected at early and late pregnancy and several postpartum time points: shortly after birth and at one, four, ten, and 18 months postpartum. We also assessed prenatal depressive symptoms and infant temperament. A random-intercept cross-lagged panel model was used. RESULTS Within-individual variability in mother-to-infant bonding, especially anger and rejection, significantly predicted subsequent postpartum depressive symptoms. However, the inverse relationship was not significant. Additionally, prenatal depressive symptoms and difficult infant temperament were associated with greater within-individual variability in impaired mother-to-infant bonding and postpartum depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrated that the within-individual relationship between mother-to-infant bonding and postpartum depressive symptoms is likely non-bidirectional. The significance of the findings is underscored by the potential for interventions aimed at improving mother-to-infant bonding to alleviate postpartum depressive symptoms, suggesting avenues for future research and practice.
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- Daiki Hiraoka
- Research Center for Child Mental Development, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Cao Y, Fu L, Zhang X, Xia L, Zhou R. The Relationship Between Perioperative Use of Esketamine and Postpartum Depression Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2024; 20:1041-1048. [PMID: 38770534 PMCID: PMC11104439 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s451930] [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: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Purpose To determine whether perioperative esketamine use decreases the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Methods Online search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted to identify relevant studies. Key words for search included, but were not limited to, postpartum depression, esketamine, and clinical trials. The mean and standard deviation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores were extracted from the studies as primary parameters. Results The literature search identified 226 articles, of which 5 met the criteria and were enrolled in the study. In total, 886 patients in the studies were taken into analysis. The EPDS scores in the esketamine group were lower than those of the control group at the early stage of puerperium (WMD=-2.05, 95% CI: -3.77, -0.34, p=0.019), whereas there was no significant difference at the middle and later stages (WMD=-1.41, 95% CI: -2.86, 0.04, p=0.056). The sensitivity analyses indicated that the result for the early stage was stable, whereas it was unreliable for the middle and later stages. The results of the Egger's test indicated no publication bias. Conclusion Perioperative use of esketamine contributes to a lower risk of PPD at the early stage of puerperium but not at the middle and later stages. To further verify this conclusion, more high-quality studies are required.
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- Yuansheng Cao
- Department of Anesthesiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Clinical Research Center for Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Shafiei T, McLachlan HL, Dennis CL, Nicholson JM, Nguyen T, Shiell A, Nguyen CD, Grimes H, Bee J, Adams C, Callander E, Forster DA. Preventing postnatal depression in new mothers using telephone peer support: protocol for the DAISY (Depression and AnxIety peer Support studY) multi-centre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e087477. [PMID: 38749691 PMCID: PMC11097877 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087477] [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: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Postnatal depression affects up to one in six new mothers in Australia each year, with significant impacts on the woman and her family. Prevention strategies can be complicated by a woman's reluctance to seek professional help. Peer support is a promising but inadequately tested early intervention. Very few trials have reported on the efficacy of peer support in the perinatal period and no study has been undertaken in Australia. We will explore if proactive telephone-based peer (mother-to-mother) support, provided to women identified as being at high risk of postnatal depression, impacts on clinically significant depressive symptomatology at 6 months postpartum. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a protocol for a single-blinded, multi-centre, randomised controlled trial conducted in Melbourne, Australia. Eligible women will be recruited from either the postnatal units of two maternity hospitals, or around 4 weeks postpartum at maternal and child health centres within two metropolitan council areas. A total of 1060 (530/group) women will be recruited and randomly allocated (1:1 ratio) to either-usual care, to receive the standard community postpartum services available to them, or the intervention group, to receive proactive telephone-based support from a peer volunteer for 6 months, in addition to standard community services. PRIMARY OUTCOME clinically significant depressive symptomatology at 6 months postpartum as measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. SECONDARY OUTCOMES symptoms of anxiety and/or stress, health-related quality of life, loneliness, perception of partner support, self-rated parenting, child health and development, infant feeding and health service use. The cost-effectiveness of the intervention relative to standard care will also be assessed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been obtained from La Trobe University, St. Vincent's Hospital, the Royal Women's Hospital, Northern Health, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and Victorian Department of Education and Training. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants before randomisation. Trial results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and a higher degree thesis. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12619000684123; Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry.
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- Touran Shafiei
- Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Lawrence S. Bloomburg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- The Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Rural Department of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
- The Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Amer SA, Zaitoun NA, Abdelsalam HA, Abbas A, Ramadan MS, Ayal HM, Ba-Gais SEA, Basha NM, Allahham A, Agyenim EB, Al-Shroby WA. Exploring predictors and prevalence of postpartum depression among mothers: Multinational study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1308. [PMID: 38745303 PMCID: PMC11092128 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18502-0] [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: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD) affects around 10% of women, or 1 in 7 women, after giving birth. Undiagnosed PPD was observed among 50% of mothers. PPD has an unfavorable relationship with women's functioning, marital and personal relationships, the quality of the mother-infant connection, and the social, behavioral, and cognitive development of children. We aim to determine the frequency of PPD and explore associated determinants or predictors (demographic, obstetric, infant-related, and psychosocial factors) and coping strategies from June to August 2023 in six countries. METHODS An analytical cross-sectional study included a total of 674 mothers who visited primary health care centers (PHCs) in Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, India, Ghana, and Syria. They were asked to complete self-administered assessments using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The data underwent logistic regression analysis using SPSS-IBM 27 to list potential factors that could predict PPD. RESULTS The overall frequency of PPD in the total sample was 92(13.6%). It ranged from 2.3% in Syria to 26% in Ghana. Only 42 (6.2%) were diagnosed. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed there were significant predictors of PPD. These factors included having unhealthy baby adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 11.685, 95% CI: 1.405-97.139, p = 0.023), having a precious baby (aOR 7.717, 95% CI: 1.822-32.689, p = 0.006), who don't receive support (aOR 9.784, 95% CI: 5.373-17.816, p = 0.001), and those who are suffering from PPD. However, being married and comfortable discussing mental health with family relatives are significant protective factors (aOR = 0.141 (95% CI: 0.04-0.494; p = 0.002) and (aOR = 0.369, 95% CI: 0.146-0.933, p = 0.035), respectively. CONCLUSION The frequency of PPD among the mothers varied significantly across different countries. PPD has many protective and potential factors. We recommend further research and screenings of PPD for all mothers to promote the well-being of the mothers and create a favorable environment for the newborn and all family members.
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- Samar A Amer
- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Hammurabi Medical College, University of Babylon, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq
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- Department of General Medicine, Shadan Institute of Medical Science, Hyderabad, India
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- College of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Albukayriah, Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Virology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Zhao J, Zhang M. Postpartum depression and risk factors among working women one year after delivery in Beijing, China: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1346583. [PMID: 38756876 PMCID: PMC11096489 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1346583] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common mental illness affecting women after childbirth, and working mothers may be faced with unique challenges. This study aimed to examine the depression status among working postpartum women in 1 year of childbirth and explore the relationship between occupational factors and PPD in urban Beijing, China. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 554 postpartum women was conducted among ten community health service centers in six urban districts of Beijing, China. Sociodemographic, occupational, childbirth and postpartum information were collected. Depression status was obtained using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) was assessed in relation to occupational characteristics, and influencing factors were analyzed through logistic regression. Results Of the postpartum women, 29.42% met the criteria for depression. PPD prevalence was significantly higher among women employed in commercial enterprises (39.81%). The analysis of influencing factors showed that age, family or personal monthly income, maternity leave, feeding methods, and postpartum care affected the psychological health of occupational women after childbirth. Conclusion PPD prevalence is notably elevated among women employed in commercial enterprises, and specific risk factors contribute to its occurrence. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these risk factors and prevent PPD in this population.
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Aljhani SA, Almeshal RA, Almeshal EA, Alofea AM, Alenizi AS. Predictors of postpartum depression and its association with sleep quality among mothers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Int J Psychiatry Med 2024; 59:325-340. [PMID: 37767714 DOI: 10.1177/00912174231202932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study aims to examine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and sleep problems, their relationship, and the characteristics associated with depression/insomnia in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. METHODS An online survey was administered to a convenience sample of 395 mothers who had given birth within the preceding year. The survey comprised demographic characteristics, pregnancy and childbirth characteristics, depression (via the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; EPDS), and sleep quality (via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; PSQI). RESULTS Nearly two-thirds of respondents (62.3%) had PPD, while 92.2% experienced poor sleep quality. Both scales demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation. Participants with previous PPD, peripartum depression, a personal or family history of other depression, those bottle-feeding their infants, or who had a change in sleep pattern scored significantly higher on the EPDS and had poorer PSQI scores. Respondents with a history of mental illness, pregnancy or delivery complications, those who lacked support, or gave birth to unhealthy newborns also had significantly higher EPDS scores. CONCLUSIONS PPD and poor sleep quality were highly prevalent among mothers living in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. Not surprisingly, PPD was strongly correlated with poor sleep quality. Postpartum counseling for mothers during the first year after delivery is necessary to decrease the risk of developing depressive symptoms and poor sleep quality. Screening for sleep-related difficulties and depression in prenatal and postnatal programs may help prevent the development of depressive disorder among postpartum women in this region of Saudi Arabia (or other areas of the Middle East).
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- Sumayah A Aljhani
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical intern, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical intern, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical intern, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical intern, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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Guard M, Labonte AK, Mendoza M, Myers MJ, Duncan M, Drysdale AT, Mukherji E, Rahman T, Tandon M, Kelly JC, Cooke E, Rogers CE, Lenze S, Sylvester CM. Brexanolone Treatment in a Real-World Patient Population: A Case Series and Pilot Feasibility Study of Precision Neuroimaging. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2024; 44:240-249. [PMID: 38551454 PMCID: PMC11177577 DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000001859] [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] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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PURPOSE/BACKGROUND Brexanolone is approved for postpartum depression (PPD) by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Brexanolone has outperformed placebo in clinical trials, but less is known about the efficacy in real-world patients with complex social and medical histories. Furthermore, the impact of brexanolone on large-scale brain systems such as changes in functional connectivity (FC) is unknown. METHODS/PROCEDURES We tracked changes in depressive symptoms across a diverse group of patients who received brexanolone at a large medical center. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores were collected through chart review for 17 patients immediately prior to infusion through approximately 1 year postinfusion. In 2 participants, we performed precision functional neuroimaging (pfMRI), including before and after treatment in 1 patient. pfMRI collects many hours of data in individuals for precision medicine applications and was performed to assess the feasibility of investigating changes in FC with brexanolone. FINDINGS/RESULTS The mean EPDS score immediately postinfusion was significantly lower than the mean preinfusion score (mean change [95% CI]: 10.76 [7.11-14.40], t (15) = 6.29, P < 0.0001). The mean EPDS score stayed significantly lower at 1 week (mean difference [95% CI]: 9.50 [5.23-13.76], t (11) = 4.90, P = 0.0005) and 3 months (mean difference [95% CI]: 9.99 [4.71-15.27], t (6) = 4.63, P = 0.0036) postinfusion. Widespread changes in FC followed infusion, which correlated with EPDS scores. IMPLICATIONS/CONCLUSIONS Brexanolone is a successful treatment for PPD in the clinical setting. In conjunction with routine clinical care, brexanolone was linked to a reduction in symptoms lasting at least 3 months. pfMRI is feasible in postpartum patients receiving brexanolone and has the potential to elucidate individual-specific mechanisms of action.
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- Meg Guard
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- New York State Psychiatric Institute and the Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute and the Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Department of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Chen G, Zhang Y, Li R, Jin L, Hao K, Rong J, Duan H, Du Y, Yao L, Xiang D, Liu Z. Environmental enrichment attenuates depressive-like behavior in maternal rats by inhibiting neuroinflammation and apoptosis and promoting neuroplasticity. Neurobiol Stress 2024; 30:100624. [PMID: 38524250 PMCID: PMC10958482 DOI: 10.1016/j.ynstr.2024.100624] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Gestational stress can exacerbate postpartum depression (PPD), for which treatment options remain limited. Environmental enrichment (EE) may be a therapeutic intervention for neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression, but the specific mechanisms by which EE might impact PPD remain unknown. Here we examined the behavioral, molecular, and cellular impact of EE in a stable PPD model in rats developed through maternal separation (MS). Maternal rats subjected to MS developed depression-like behavior and cognitive dysfunction together with evidence of significant neuroinflammation including microglia activation, neuronal apoptosis, and impaired synaptic plasticity. Expanding the duration of EE to throughout pregnancy and lactation, we observed an EE-associated reversal of MS-induced depressive phenotypes, inhibition of neuroinflammation and neuronal apoptosis, and improvement in synaptic plasticity in maternal rats. Thus, EE effectively alleviates neuroinflammation, neuronal apoptosis, damage to synaptic plasticity, and consequent depression-like behavior in mother rats experiencing MS-induced PPD, paving the way for new preventive and therapeutic strategies for PPD.
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- Guopeng Chen
- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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Ghaedrahmati M, Alipour Z. The Association between Post-Partum Depression and Nutrition and Dietary Patterns: Systematic Review. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2024; 29:280-289. [PMID: 39100402 PMCID: PMC11296595 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_163_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Background Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a common illness with long-term effects on mother and child. Nutrition is a crucial factor in mental health, but research findings on its connection to PPD are inconsistent. This review aims to explore the correlation between PPD and dietary patterns. Materials and Methods We conducted a comprehensive search of several databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, ISI and ISI/Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, and Iranian databases such as Magiran, Scientific Information Database (SID), and IRANDOC from 2003 to 2020. Our search was based on the keywords "postpartum depression" and "nutrition, vitamin D, Folic acid, iron, zinc, and vitamins." We applied the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist to select articles based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. Of the 100 articles identified, only 24 articles met our criteria and were selected for further analysis. Results Research suggests that low levels of vitamin D, iron, folate, and carbohydrates, and an unhealthy diet lacking in vegetables are potential causes of PPD. However, the impact of zinc, omega-3 essential fatty acids, and other nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamin E, and vitamin C on PPD is unclear due to conflicting information. Additionally, limited research has been conducted on the association between group B vitamins and PPD. Conclusions In conclusion, we can lower the risk of PPD by providing dietary guidance and working with healthcare providers. It is important to pay attention to our diet and make sure we are consuming enough vitamins and nutrients to support our mental health.
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- Maryam Ghaedrahmati
- Ph.D of Reproductive Health, Narges Social Security Organization, Dorood, Lorestan, Iran
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- Assistant Professor of Reproductive Health Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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Hwang DJ, Cho JY, Hyun AH. Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9780. [PMID: 38684812 PMCID: PMC11058814 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60658-7] [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] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial adverse impact on the physical and mental health of pregnant and postpartum women, thereby increasing the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a continuous contactless exercise intervention in reducing the risk of depression during the prenatal and postnatal periods. The study utilized an interactive contactless exercise program consisting of Pilates movement over a 16-week period, with 8 weeks during pregnancy and 8 weeks after childbirth. Metabolic and psychological factors related to postpartum depression, including pain, stress, and stress-response markers, were analyzed. The results showed that the exercise intervention significantly alleviated postpartum depression by improving pain (Oswestry Disability Index: Non-exercise, 11.4 ± 14.8 versus Exercise, - 63.1 ± 18.4, p < .001) and stress factors (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Non-exercise, 8.8 ± 8.72 versus Exercise, - 37.6 ± 9.13, p < .001; Perceived Stress Scale: Non-exercise, 9.21 ± 9.35 versus Exercise, - 20.7 ± 14.4, p < .001) caused by physical/structural imbalances in postpartum women. Additionally, the intervention improved the metabolic imbalances commonly observed after childbirth, including reductions in triglyceride (Interaction effect, p = .017), insulin (Interaction effect, p = .032), and cortisol levels (Interaction effect, p < .001), which are recognized risk factors for postpartum depression. Taken together, these findings suggest that contactless online exercise interventions can mitigate postpartum depression by addressing metabolic dysregulation that frequently occurs after delivery, especially in situations of social isolation caused by the pandemic.
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- Dong-Joo Hwang
- Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
- Sport Science Institute, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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- Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea
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- Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Korea.
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Gupta M, Patra M, Hamiduzzaman M, McLaren H, Patmisari E. Social Support Postpartum: Bengali Women from India on Their Coping Experiences following Childbirth. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:557. [PMID: 38791772 PMCID: PMC11121678 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21050557] [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: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Undertaken in Kolkata, India, our study aimed to explore the experiences of Bengali middle-class women on perceived stressful events, social support, and coping experiences following childbirth. Becoming a mother following childbirth is a shared phenomenon irrespective of culture, social strata, or country, while stress during the postpartum period or depression is not. Discrete medical intervention does not sufficiently address the complexities of postpartum experiences since influencing factors also include economic, political, cultural, and social backgrounds. Adopting a feminist and phenomenological approach, individual in-person interviews were conducted with twenty women recruited via snowball sampling. Our findings revealed that events experienced as stressful may lead to poor postpartum well-being. Underpinned by gendered discourse and biases, stressful events included familial imperatives for a male child, poor social and emotional support from the family, mostly partners and fathers, and systemic workplace barriers. The women in our study commonly resided with their mothers postpartum. They expressed feeling sheltered from these experiences, cared for, and supported. We discuss the women's experiences from a feminist pragmatic worldview, which advocates for a flexible feminism recognizant of the unique and nurturing relationship experiences between Bengali middle-class women and their mothers. In conclusion, we advocate for culturally sensitive, women-centered postpartum care practices that may entail the inclusion of intergenerational care during this critical phase of maternal well-being. These insights underscore the necessity of tailoring postpartum support systems to align with the cultural and familial contexts of the individuals they serve.
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- Moumita Gupta
- Department of Anthropology, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, West Bengal State University, Rajarhat, Kolkata 7000163, India;
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- Department of Sociology, Maulana Azad College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700013, India;
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- University Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
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- College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia
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Hu Q, Chen J, Ma J, Li Y, Xu Y, Yue C, Cong E. Causal effects of neuroticism on postpartum depression: a bidirectional mendelian randomization study. Arch Womens Ment Health 2024:10.1007/s00737-024-01466-w. [PMID: 38634868 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-024-01466-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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PURPOSE Postpartum depression (PPD) brings adverse and serious consequences to both new parents and newborns. Neuroticism affects PPD, which remains controversial for confounding factors and reverse causality in cross-sectional research. Therefore, mendelian randomization (MR) study has been adopted to investigate their causal relationship. METHODS This study utilized large-scale genome-wide association study genetic pooled data from three major databases: the United Kingdom Biobank, the European Bioinformatics Institute, and the FinnGen databases. The causal analysis methods used inverse variance weighting (IVW). The weighted median, MR-Egger method, MR-PRESSO test, and the leave-one-out sensitivity test have been used to examine the results' robustness, heterogeneity, and horizontal pleiotropy. The fixed effect model yielded the results of meta-analysis. RESULTS In the IVW model, a meta-analysis of the MR study showed that neuroticism increased the risk of PPD (OR, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.11-1.25, p < 0.01). Reverse analysis showed that PPD could not genetically predict neuroticism. There was no significant heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropy bias in this result. CONCLUSION Our study suggests neuroticism is the risk factor for PPD from a gene perspective and PPD is not the risk factor for neuroticism. This finding may provide new insights into prevention and intervention strategies for PPD according to early detection of neuroticism.
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- Qianying Hu
- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Fang Xie Road, No419, Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
- School of Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
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Attali E, Gabbai D, Reicher L, Baruch Y, Lavie A, Yogev Y, Many A. Is Grand Multiparity an Independent Risk Factor for Blood Transfusion? Reprod Sci 2024; 31:1117-1121. [PMID: 38012521 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01400-y] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The relation between grand multiparity and poor pregnancy outcome, especially postpartum hemorrhage and blood transfusion, has displayed inconsistent findings. Some studies have identified an increased maternal and neonatal morbidity, but the more recent literature is less clear about the risks. The objective of the study is to determine the association of grand multiparity with postpartum blood transfusion. We conducted a retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary university-affiliated medical center between 2011 and 2019. All women were categorized into one of three groups based on the number of previous deliveries: (a) nulliparous (no previous delivery), (b) multiparous (1-4 previous deliveries), and (c) grand multiparous (≥ 5 previous deliveries). We compared the demographic, clinical, and pregnancy outcomes of the study groups. The primary outcome was the need for red blood cell transfusion during the index admission. During the study period, there were 87,343 deliveries in our center. Among the study population, 36,777 (42.1%) were nulliparous, 49,072 (56.1%) were multipara, and 1494 (1.7%) were grand multiparous. Overall, 1602 women (1.8%) were treated with RBC transfusion. Cesarean delivery, macrosomia, preterm delivery, multiple gestations, antenatal anemia, thrombocytopenia, intrauterine fetal death (IUFD), and prolonged second or third stage of labor were more prevalent among women who were treated with RBC transfusion. After controlling for potential confounders, including maternal age, preterm delivery, IUFD, mode of delivery, and antenatal thrombocytopenia, grand multiparity was found to be an independent protective factor for RBC transfusion (RR = 0.2 (0.007-0.56). After controlling for cofounders, grand multiparity alone is not associated with postpartum blood transfusion.
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- Emmanuel Attali
- Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Hospital for Women, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizman 6, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Tan HS, Tan CW, Sultana R, Chen HY, Chua T, Rahman N, Gandhi M, Sia ATH, Sng BL. The association between epidural labour analgesia and postpartum depression: a randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:357-367. [PMID: 37990597 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16178] [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] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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There is conflicting evidence regarding the association between epidural labour analgesia and risk of postpartum depression. Most previous studies were observational trials with limited ability to account for confounders. We aimed to determine if epidural analgesia was associated with a significant change in the incidence of postpartum depression in this randomised controlled trial. We enrolled women aged 21-50 years old with a singleton fetus ≥ 36 weeks gestation. Patients were advised regarding available labour analgesic modalities during enrolment (epidural block; intramuscular pethidine; nitrous oxide; or intravenous remifentanil). On request for analgesia, patients were offered the modality that they had been allocated randomly to first. Blinded investigators recorded patient and obstetric characteristics within 24 h of delivery and assessed for postpartum depression at 6-10 weeks following delivery using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (score ≥ 13 considered positive for postpartum depression). The modified intention-to-treat population consisted of all patients who received any form of labour analgesia, while per-protocol consisted of patients who received their randomised modality as their first form of labour analgesia. Of 881 parturients allocated randomly (epidural n = 441, non-epidural n = 440), we analysed 773 (epidural n = 389, non-epidural n = 384); 62 (15.9%) of women allocated to epidural group developed postpartum depression compared with 65 (16.9%) women allocate to the non-epidural group. There were no significant differences in the incidence of postpartum depression between the two groups (adjusted risk difference (95%CI) 1.6 (-3.0-6.3%), p = 0.49). Similar results were obtained with per-protocol analysis (adjusted risk difference (95%CI) -1.0 (-8.3-6.3%), p = 0.79). We found no significant difference in the risk of postpartum depression between patients who received epidural labour analgesia and those who utilised non-epidural analgesic modalities.
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- H S Tan
- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Paediatrics Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Paediatrics Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biostatistics, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Biostatistics, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Wang X, Zhang L, Lin X, Nian S, Wang X, Lu Y. Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depressive symptoms at 42 days among 2462 women in China. J Affect Disord 2024; 350:706-712. [PMID: 38244787 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression is a common and serious mental health problem that is affecting an increasing percentage of the world's population. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms in Beijing, China, during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify several potential risk factors. METHODS This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted at Peking University First Hospital from 2020 to 2021. Women who delivered and had postpartum reviews at 42 days after delivery were invited to complete the Chinese version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) under the guidance of trained nurses. A score of ≥10 was used as the threshold of postpartum depression. t-tests, chi-square tests or Mann-Whitney U tests were applied. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the risk factors for postpartum depressive symptoms. RESULTS A total of 2462 mothers were included in this study, 20.2 % of whom were considered to have postpartum depressive symptoms. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that formula feeding (OR = 2.219, 95 % CI: 1.300-3.786, P = 0.013), preterm birth (OR = 1.619, 95 % CI: 1.108-2.367, P = 0.013), cervical insufficiency (OR 3.022, 95 % CI: 1.200-7.615, P = 0.019) and history of depression (OR = 6.519, 95 % CI: 1.537-27.659, P = 0.011) were associated with a high prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION There is a high prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms in developed regions of China during the COVID-19 pandemic. More attention should be given to mothers with risk factors for PPD, and follow-up care is needed.
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- Xiaoxiao Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Kwak M, Fogel J, Tetrokalashvili M. Utilization of Mental Health Services Within 1 Year of Delivery among Different Language Groups. South Med J 2024; 117:175-181. [PMID: 38569603 DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001671] [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: 04/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Cultural differences can affect postpartum mental health disorders and the utilization of mental health services. We compared women speaking English, Spanish, Russian, and Urdu/Bengali/Punjabi from postpartum through 1 year after delivery. METHODS This was a retrospective study of 3478 pregnant women from a public hospital in New York City. The primary outcome was a composite outcome of the presence of any of the following: diagnosis of depressive disorder, diagnosis of anxiety disorder, visit to a behavioral health service provider, and/or psychiatric admission. The secondary outcome was healthcare provider referral to a behavioral health service provider. RESULTS Languages spoken were English (n = 1881), Spanish (n = 694), Russian (n = 600), and Urdu/Bengali/Punjabi (n = 303). The language groups differed significantly (P = 0.02) for the composite outcome, with English having the greatest percentage (3.5%) and Russian the lowest percentage (1.2%). The language groups significantly differed for referral to behavioral health (P = 0.04), with Spanish having the greatest percentage (1.6%) and Russian the lowest percentage (0.2%). Anxiety disorder history (odds ratio [OR] 10.43, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.75-22.91, P < 0.001) and psychiatric disorder history (OR 5.26, 95% CI 2.13-8.49, P < 0.001) were each significantly associated with increased odds for the composite outcome. Anxiety disorder history (OR 6.42, 95% CI 1.92-21.45, P = 0.003) and elevated depressive symptoms (OR 4.92, 95% CI 2.04-11.83, P < 0.001) each were significantly associated with increased odds for referral to behavioral health. CONCLUSIONS Russian language was associated with lower utilization of mental health services postpartum. These findings can help clinicians determine among postpartum women who will be affected with mental health concerns and who will seek treatment for mental health concerns.
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- Minsu Kwak
- From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, South Brooklyn Health, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York
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- From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, South Brooklyn Health, Brooklyn, New York
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Zhang Y, Jiang M, Wang S, Xiang X, He W, Du J, Hei M. Effect of family integrated care on stress in mothers of preterm infants: A multicenter cluster randomized controlled trial. J Affect Disord 2024; 350:304-312. [PMID: 38232775 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Reducing mother-infant separation in early life is a key breakthrough in the care improvement model in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Previously, we reported effect of family integrated care (FICare) on clinical outcomes of preterm infants. We further clarify effect of FICare on maternal stress. METHODS Mothers of preterm infants at eleven NICUs were randomized to the FICare group and the control group. The primary outcome was the reduction in Parental Stress Scale: NICU (PSS:NICU) score from enrollment to discharge. RESULTS Total of 601 mothers (298 in FICare and 303 in control groups) enrolled. There was no significant difference in PSS:NICU score between the 2 groups at enrollment (P = 0.824), and the FICare group had lower scores at discharge (P < 0.001). PSS:NICU scores of both groups were significantly decreased at discharge compared to at enrollment (P < 0.001), and the reduction was greater in the FICare group (P < 0.001). After applying linear regressions to adjust for potential confounders, results remained unchanged (adjusted P < 0.001). PSS:NICU score reductions from enrollment to discharge were positively correlated with maternal age in the control group (ρ = 0.147, P = 0.011). LIMITATIONS This study was limited to post-hoc analyses and did not include follow-up to evaluate long-term effects. CONCLUSIONS FICare is helpful for reducing maternal stress in preterm infants in the NICU. Older mothers tend to have limited improvements in stress after traditional nonparent care, which suggests that they may benefit more from the FICare model.
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- Yuan Zhang
- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China.
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Esposito G, Cantarutti A, Lupattelli A, Franchi M, Corrao G, Parazzini F. Does preterm birth increase the initiation of antidepressant use during the postpartum? A population-based investigation. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1325381. [PMID: 38601467 PMCID: PMC11004433 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1325381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Background Preterm birth may affect maternal mental health. We explored the relationship between preterm birth and the risk of initiating antidepressant use during the year after birth. Methods We conducted a population-based investigation using regional healthcare utilization databases. The exposure considered was preterm birth. The outcome was having at least one prescription for antidepressant medications during the year after birth. We used a log-binomial regression model including terms for maternal age at birth, nationality, educational level, parity, modality of conception, modality of delivery, use of other psychotropic drugs, and diabetes to estimate relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association between preterm birth and the initiation of antidepressant use. In addition, the absolute risk differences (ARD) were also computed according to the timing of birth. Results The cohort included 727,701 deliveries between 2010 and 2020 in Lombardy, Northern Italy. Out of these, 6,522 (0.9%) women had at least one prescription for antidepressant drugs during the year after birth. Preterm births were related to a 38% increased risk of initiation of antidepressant use during the year after birth (adjusted RR = 1.38; 95% CI: 1.25-1.52) for moderate to late preterm and to 83% (adjusted RR = 1.83; 95% CI: 1.46-2.28) for extremely and very preterm. Excluding women with only one antidepressant prescription, the association was consistent (adjusted RR = 1.41, 95%CI: 1.23-1.61 for moderate to late preterm and adjusted RR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.31-2.49 for extremely and very preterm). Also, excluding women who used other psychotropics, the association remained consistent (adjusted RR = 1.39, 95%CI: 1.26-1.54 and adjusted RR = 1.91, 95% CI: 1.53-2.38, respectively for moderate to late and extremely and very preterm). Conclusion Women who delivered preterm may have an excess risk of initiation of antidepressant consumption during the first year after birth.
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- Giovanna Esposito
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, Milan, Italy
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- PharmacoEpidemiology and Drug Safety Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, and PharmaTox Strategic Research Initiative, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Ayhan F, Akalin A, Balsak H, Erden A. Psychometric testing and the predictive validity of the Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory-Revised (PDPI-R): A longitudinal study with Turkish women. SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE 2024; 40:100965. [PMID: 38460396 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100965] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the prenatal and postnatal versions of the Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory-Revised (PDPI-R) and to examine the predictive validity of PDPI-R in Turkish women, considering two gold standards to determine postpartum depression (PPD). METHODS This prospective longitudinal study was conducted between August 2021 and September 2023. A total of 301 pregnant women participated in the study. Participants completed the PDPI-R during the third trimester of pregnancy (T1) and at 4 weeks postpartum (T2). At T2, participants also completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and women were interviewed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders. RESULTS The prenatal version of the PDPI-R predicted PPD with 64% (R:0.64) accuracy on the basis of the EPDS and 78% accuracy (R:0.78) according to DSM IV criteria. The postnatal version of the PDPI-R predicted PPD with 71% (R:0.71) accuracy on the basis of the EPDS and 81% accuracy (R:0.781) based on DSM IV criteria. The cut-off points exhibited the highest sensitivity and specificity values at 8.5 for the prenatal version and 10.5 for the postnatal version. CONCLUSIONS The PDPI-R is a valid and reliable screening tool for identifying Turkish women at high risk of developing PPD and for estimating the psychosocial risk associated with PPD.
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- Fatma Ayhan
- Division of Psychiatric Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Batman University, Batman, Türkiye.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Duzce University, Duzce, Türkiye.
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- Midwifery Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Batman University, Batman, Türkiye
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Türkiye
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Zhai DS, Wang XS, Yang L, Jiang YL, Jin YC, Yan YX, Song DK, Zhang K, Han ZK, Liu MY, Wu YM, Ma X, Qi JY, Yang F, Tian F, Li XB, Liu SB. TOM40 mediates the effect of TSPO on postpartum depression partially through regulating calcium homeostasis in microglia. J Affect Disord 2024; 348:283-296. [PMID: 38159656 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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AIMS To assess the effect of the translocator protein 18 kDa (TSPO) on postpartum depression and explore its mechanism. METHODS Postpartum depression (PPD) mouse model was established, and flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, Western blot analysis, real-time quantitative PCR, adeno-associated virus (AAV), co-immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry and immunofluorescence co-staining were used to detect the effect of TSPO ligand ZBD-2 on PPD mice. RESULTS ZBD-2 inhibits the overactivation of microglia in the hippocampus and amygdala of PPD model mice. ZBD-2 not only inhibited the inflammation but also repressed the burst of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial ROS (mtROS). Meanwhile, ZBD-2 protects mitochondria from LPS-induced damages through inhibiting the influx of calcium. ZBD-2 modulated the calcium influx by increasing the level of translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane 40 (TOM40) and reducing the interaction of TSPO and TOM40. In addition, the effect of ZBD-2 was partially dependent on anti-oxidative process. Knockdown of TOM40 by adeno-associated virus (AAV) in the hippocampus or amygdala dramatically reduced the effect of ZBD-2 on PPD, indicating that TOM40 mediates the effect of ZBD-2 on PPD. CONCLUSIONS TOM40 is required for the effect of ZBD-2 on treating anxiety and depression in PPD mice. This study reveals the role of microglia TSPO in PPD development and provides the new therapeutic strategy for PPD.
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- Dong-Sheng Zhai
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Precision Pharmacy & Drug Development Center, Department of Pharmacy, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Precision Pharmacy & Drug Development Center, Department of Pharmacy, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Precision Pharmacy & Drug Development Center, Department of Pharmacy, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Teaching Experimental Center, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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Veltre V, Vidal L, Lo DF. Potential Role of Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines in Postpartum Depression: Considerations for Future Research and Improvement. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2024; 78:212. [PMID: 38469977 DOI: 10.1111/pcn.13586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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- Vanessa Veltre
- Department of Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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Froeliger A, Deneux-Tharaux C, Loussert L, Bouchghoul H, Madar H, Sentilhes L. Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression 2 months after a vaginal delivery: a prospective multicenter study. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024; 230:S1128-S1137.e6. [PMID: 38193879 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.08.026] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Very little is known about the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression among women with vaginal births without major pregnancy complications. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the prevalence of postpartum depression and identify its characteristics 2 months after singleton vaginal delivery at or near term. STUDY DESIGN This was an ancillary cohort study of the TRanexamic Acid for Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage After Vaginal Delivery randomized controlled trial, which was conducted in 15 French hospitals in 2015-2016 and enrolled women with singleton vaginal deliveries after 35 weeks of gestation. After randomization, the characteristics of labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum experience, including the experience of childbirth, were prospectively collected. Medical records provided women's other characteristics, particularly any psychiatric history. Of note, 2 months after childbirth, provisional postpartum depression diagnosis was defined as a score of ≥13 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, a validated self-administered questionnaire. The corrected prevalence of postpartum depression was calculated with the inverse probability weighting method to take nonrespondents into account. Associations between potential risk factors and postpartum depression were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. Moreover, an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale cutoff value of ≥11 was selected to perform a sensitivity analysis. RESULTS The questionnaire was returned by 2811 of 3891 women (72.2% response rate). The prevalence rates of the provisional diagnosis were 9.9% (95% confidence interval, 8.6%-11.3%) defined by an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score of ≥13 and 15.5% (95% confidence interval, 14.0%-17.1%) with a cutoff value of ≥11. The characteristics associated with higher risks of postpartum depression in multivariate analysis were mostly related to prepregnancy characteristics, specifically age of <25 years (adjusted odds ratio, 1.8; 95% confidence interval, 1.1-2.9) and advanced age (adjusted odds ratio, 1.8; 95% confidence interval, 1.2-2.6), migration from North Africa (adjusted odds ratio, 2.9; 95% confidence interval, 1.9-4.4), previous abortion (adjusted odds ratio, 1.4; 95% confidence interval, 1.0-2.0), and psychiatric history (adjusted odds ratio, 2.9; 95% confidence interval, 1.8-4.8). Some characteristics of labor and delivery, such as induced labor (adjusted odds ratio, 1.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.1-2.0) and operative vaginal delivery (adjusted odds ratio, 1.4; 95% confidence interval, 1.0-2.0), seemed to be associated with postpartum depression. In addition, bad memories of childbirth in the immediate postpartum were strongly associated with postpartum depression symptoms at 2 months after giving birth (adjusted odds ratio, 2.4; 95% confidence interval, 1.3-4.2). CONCLUSION Approximately 10% of women with vaginal deliveries have postpartum depression symptoms, assessed by a score of ≥13 on the depression scale that was used at 2 months. Prepregnancy vulnerability factors; obstetrical characteristics, such as induced labor and operative vaginal delivery; and bad memories of childbirth 2 days after delivery were the main factors associated with this provisional diagnosis. A screening approach that targets risk factors may help to identify women at risk of postpartum depression who could benefit from early intervention.
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- Alizée Froeliger
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France; Perinatal Obstetrical and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics, National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Perinatal Obstetrical and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics, National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Perinatal Obstetrical and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics, National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France.
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Lu L, Shen Y. Postpartum pain and the risk of postpartum depression: A meta-analysis of observational studies. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024; 50:358-365. [PMID: 38105372 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15850] [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: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This meta-analysis of observational studies aimed to derive a more precise estimation of the relationship between postpartum pain and postpartum depression (PPD). METHODS A systematic literature search was completed in the following databases from inception to September 26, 2022: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Quality evaluation of each study was achieved through Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS) assessment. Heterogeneity across studies was evaluated by Cochran's Q test and I2 test. Pooled estimates of odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were analyzed using fixed-effects model or random-effects model, according to heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and Egger's test were also performed. RESULTS From the identified 1884 articles, a total of 8 studies involving 3973 participants were included in the final meta-analysis. Seven of the 8 studies were evaluated as high-quality, with NOS scores ≥7. A significant heterogeneity was observed (I2 = 66.5%, p = 0.004) among eight studies. Therefore, the performed random-effect model suggested a significant association between postpartum pain and PPD risk (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.10-1.52, p = 0.002). However, the subgroup analyses did not define the source of heterogeneity. Moreover, the sensitivity analysis showed the stability of the pooled results, but the significant publication bias was identified (p = 0.009). The trim and fill method was performed and resulted in an OR of 1.14 (95% CI 0.95-1.37, p = 0.162). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis found a potential association between postpartum pain and PPD. Further researches are needed to provide more robust evidences.
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- Limei Lu
- Delivery Room, Huzhou Maternity & Child Health Care Hospital, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Nursing Department, Huzhou Maternity & Child Health Care Hospital, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Seefeld L, Handelzalts JE, Horesh D, Horsch A, Ayers S, Dikmen-Yildiz P, Kömürcü Akik B, Garthus-Niegel S. Going through it together: Dyadic associations between parents' birth experience, relationship satisfaction, and mental health. J Affect Disord 2024; 348:378-388. [PMID: 38154585 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous research suggests that a negative birth experience is associated with symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety in mothers and partners. However, this has mostly been investigated within the first year postpartum and research on the long-term effects is lacking. Additionally, the role of relationship satisfaction and the interdependence between parents have not been considered so far. METHODS Couples (N = 1992) completed questionnaires on their birth experience, relationship satisfaction, and symptoms of depression and anxiety at two months, 14 months, and two years after birth, respectively. RESULTS Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Models indicated no partner effects, but several significant actor and indirect effects. A more positive birth experience was associated with higher relationship satisfaction and less depression and anxiety symptoms for both parents. Higher relationship satisfaction was in turn associated with less depression (mothers and partners) and anxiety symptoms (mothers). The association between birth experience and depression symptoms was partially mediated by relationship satisfaction for mothers and partners, while the association between birth experience and anxiety symptoms was partially mediated by relationship satisfaction only for mothers. LIMITATIONS Due to the highly educated, very healthy sample with low levels of depression and anxiety as well as high relationship satisfaction, results cannot be generalized to less privileged parents. Moreover, all effects were very small. CONCLUSIONS Results highlight the importance of a positive birth experience for parents' relationship satisfaction and mental health. Negative birth experiences need to be avoided to prevent a negative impact on the whole family.
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- Lara Seefeld
- Department of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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- School of Behavioral Sciences, The Academic College of Tel-Aviv Yaffo, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Psychiatry Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel; Department of Psychiatry, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; Department Woman-mother-child, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Languages and History-Geography, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Institute for Systems Medicine (ISM) and Faculty of Human Medicine, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; Department of Childhood and Families, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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Hu N, Luo J, Xiang W, Yang G, Huang T, Guan L, Xu J, Peng B. The relationship between postpartum negative life events and postpartum depression: a moderated mediation model of neuroticism and psychological flexibility. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:147. [PMID: 38383358 PMCID: PMC10882800 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05594-6] [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: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major public health problem worldwide. Previous studies have shown that postpartum negative life events and neuroticism are both important risk factors for PPD. However, few studies have considered the role of protective factors in the influence of postpartum negative life events and neuroticism on PPD. Based on the diathesis-stress model and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a moderated mediating model was established to examine the mediating role of neuroticism between postpartum negative life events and PPD, as well as the moderating role of psychological flexibility in this mediating effect. METHODS A sample of 776 parturients from three different Grade A hospitals in China were assessed using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, the Postpartum Negative Life Events Scale, the Neuroticism Subscale of the Big Five Personality Scale, and the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire- II. RESULTS PPD, postpartum negative life events, neuroticism, and experiential avoidance were significantly positively correlated with one another. Neuroticism partially mediated the relationship between postpartum negative life events and PPD. In this mediation model, the direct path and the second half of the mediation path were moderated by psychological flexibility. Specifically, the links between postpartum negative life events and PPD, as well as between neuroticism and PPD, were stronger when psychological flexibility was low, but weaker when psychological flexibility was high. CONCLUSIONS The results show that psychological flexibility plays an important role in buffering the negative effects of postpartum negative life events and neuroticism on PPD. These findings provide implications for the prevention and intervention of PPD using an ACT approach.
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- Ningning Hu
- School of Nursing, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, China
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- School of Marxism, Changsha University, Changsha, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Xichang, China
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- Hainan women and Children's Medical Center, Haikou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China.
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- School of Marxism, Changsha Social Work College, Changsha, China.
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Chandra JH, Kurniawan C, Puspitasari IM. Genetic Markers Associated with Postpartum Depression: A Review. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2024; 20:281-293. [PMID: 38375417 PMCID: PMC10876008 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s434165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common illness in mothers after childbirth. PPD negatively affect the mother's quality of life and the bond with the infant, which can interfere with the infant's emotional, social, and cognitive development. PPD is caused by various biological and psychosocial factors. The aim of this review is to summarize the latest evidence of the associations between genetic polymorphisms and PPD. PubMed and Scopus were used as the literature search databases for this review. The keywords used were postpartum depression, postnatal depression, genetic, and polymorphism. Twenty-seven articles were reviewed after screening and applying the inclusion criteria. As results, the serotonin gene (5-HTTLPR) and oxytocin genes (OXTR) have the most significant associations with PPD among other genes. Further research on PPD biomarkers should be conducted to diagnose and treat PPD patients.
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- Joshua Harry Chandra
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
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Rodríguez-Gallego I, Vila-Candel R, Corrales-Gutierrez I, Gomez-Baya D, Leon-Larios F. Evaluation of the Impact of a Midwife-Led Breastfeeding Group Intervention on Prevention of Postpartum Depression: A Multicentre Randomised Clinical Trial. Nutrients 2024; 16:227. [PMID: 38257120 PMCID: PMC10821517 DOI: 10.3390/nu16020227] [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] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Postpartum depression is a significant health issue affecting both mothers and newborns during the postpartum period. Group support interventions during this period have proven effective in helping women cope with depression and improving breastfeeding rates. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a midwife-led breastfeeding support group intervention on breastfeeding rates, postpartum depression and general self-efficacy. This was a multicentric cluster randomised controlled trial with control and intervention groups and was not blinded. It was conducted in Andalusia (southern Spain) from October 2021 to May 2023. A total of 382 women participated in the study. The results showed a significant difference in exclusive breastfeeding rates at 4 months postpartum between the groups (control 50% vs. intervention 69.9%; p < 0.001). Additionally, there was a lower mean score on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in the intervention group (12.49 ± 3.6 vs. 13.39 ± 4.0; p = 0.044). Similarly, higher scores of general self-efficacy were observed among breastfeeding women at 2 and 4 months postpartum (77.73 ± 14.81; p = 0.002 and 76.46 ± 15.26; p < 0.001, respectively). In conclusion, midwife-led breastfeeding support groups enhanced self-efficacy, prolonged breastfeeding and reduced postpartum depression 4 months after giving birth.
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- Isabel Rodríguez-Gallego
- Foetal Medicine, Genetics and Reproduction Unit, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, 41009 Seville, Spain;
- Red Cross Nursing University Centre, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU), 46002 Valencia, Spain
- La Ribera Primary Health Department, 46600 Alzira, Spain
- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region (FISABIO), 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
- Foetal Medicine Unit, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Social, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universidad de Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain;
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- Nursing Department, School of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain;
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Rajendran B, Ibrahim SU, Ramasamy S. Maternal and Neonatal Risk Factors Associated with Perinatal Depression-A Prospective Cohort Study. Indian J Psychol Med 2024; 46:24-31. [PMID: 38524952 PMCID: PMC10958084 DOI: 10.1177/02537176231176405] [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] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background Perinatal depression (PND) is often under-treated and under-recognized. It has a negative impact on infant development and mother-child interactions. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of PND during pregnancy and in the postpartum period and the effect of sociodemographic factors, psychosocial stressors, and obstetric and neonatal factors on PND. Methods 166 antenatal mothers attending tertiary center, who completed the 1st-trimester, were evaluated on baseline sociodemographic, psychosocial, obstetric, neonatal, and post neonatal factors by using a semi-structured questionnaire. Periodic prospective assessments were done using Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD) at the end of the second and third trimesters and first and sixth weeks of the postpartum period. Results Prevalence of PND was 21.7%, 32.2%, 35%, 30.4%, and 30.6%, at the end of the first trimester, during second, and third trimesters, and first and sixth week postpartum, respectively. Factors significantly associated with depressive symptoms included history of previous children with illness (P: 0.013, OR-5.16, CI-1.3-19.5) and preterm birth (P: 0.037, OR-3.73, CI-1.1- 13.2) at the time of recruitment; history of abuse (P: 0.044, OR-3.26, CI-1.1-10.8) and marital conflicts (P: 0.003, OR-3.2, CI-1.4-6.9) by the end of second trimester; history of miscarriages (P: 0.012, OR-2.58, CI-1.2-5.4) by the end of third trimester; lower SES (P: 0.001, OR-3.48, CI-1.64-7.37), unsatisfied living conditions (P: 0.004, OR-2.9, CI-1.4-6.04), alcohol use in husband (P: 0.049, OR-2.01, CI-1.1-4.11), history of depressive episodes (P: 0.049, OR-2.09, CI-1.1-4.46), history of high-risk pregnancy (P: 0.008, OR-2.7, CI-1.29-5.64), history of miscarriages (P: 0.049, OR-2.04, CI-1.1-4.2), stressful events in the postpartum period (P: 0.043, OR-2.58, CI-1.01-6.59), IUD (P: 0.002), preterm birth (P: 0.001), congenital malformations (P: 0.001), dissatisfaction with the sex of the child (P: 0.005, OR-3.75, CI-1.42-9.91), poor family support (P: 0.001), and low birth weight (P: 0.001, OR-16.78, CI-6.32-44.53) in the postpartum period. These analyses are purely exploratory. Conclusions PND is highly prevalent from the early antenatal period onwards; this warrants periodic assessment of depression among high-risk mothers, using a validated tool, for early diagnosis and management.
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- Bharathi Rajendran
- Dept. of Psychiatry Government medical college and hospital, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Dept. of Psychiatry, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Dept. of Psychiatry, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Feng YF, Zhou YY, Duan KM. The Role of Extrasynaptic GABA Receptors in Postpartum Depression. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:385-396. [PMID: 37612480 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03574-7] [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: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Postpartum depression is a serious disease with a high incidence and severe impact on pregnant women and infants, but its mechanism remains unclear. Recent studies have shown that GABA receptors, especially extrasynaptic receptors, are closely associated with postpartum depression. There are many different structures of GABA receptors, so different types of receptors have different functions, even though they transmit information primarily through GABA. In this review, we focus on the function of GABA receptors, especially extrasynaptic GABA receptors, and their association with postpartum depression. We have shown that the extrasynaptic GABA receptor has a significant impact on the activity and function of neurons through tonic inhibition. The extrasynaptic receptor and its ligands undergo drastic changes during pregnancy and childbirth. Abnormal changes or the body's inability to adjust and recover may be an important cause of postpartum depression. Finally, by reviewing the mechanisms of several novel antidepressants, we suggest that extrasynaptic receptors may be potential targets for the treatment of postpartum depression.
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- Yun Fei Feng
- Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
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Foster SA, Kile ML, Hystad P, Diamond ML, Jantunen LM, Mandhane PJ, Moraes TJ, Navaranjan G, Scott JA, Simons E, Subbarao P, Takaro TK, Turvey SE, Brook JR. Organophosphate ester flame retardants and plasticizers in house dust and mental health outcomes among Canadian mothers: A nested prospective cohort study in CHILD. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117451. [PMID: 37871788 PMCID: PMC10841641 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Organophosphate ester flame retardants and plasticizers (OPEs) are common exposures in modern built environments. Toxicological models report that some OPEs reduce dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Deficiencies in these neurotransmitters are associated with anxiety and depression. We hypothesized that exposure to higher concentrations of OPEs in house dust would be associated with a greater risk of depression and stress in mothers across the prenatal and postpartum periods. We conducted a nested prospective cohort study using data collected on mothers (n = 718) in the CHILD Cohort Study, a longitudinal multi-city Canadian birth cohort (2008-2012). OPEs were measured in house dust sampled at 3-4 months postpartum. Maternal depression and stress were measured at 18 and 36 weeks gestation and 6 months and 1 year postpartum using the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies for Depression Scale (CES-D) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). We used linear mixed models to examine the association between a summed Z-Score OPE index and continuous depression and stress scores. In adjusted models, one standard deviation increase in the OPE Z-score index was associated with a 0.07-point (95% CI: 0.01, 0.13) increase in PSS score. OPEs were not associated with log-transformed CES-D (β: 0.63%, 95% CI: -0.18%, 1.46%). The effect of OPEs on PSS score was strongest at 36 weeks gestation and weakest at 1 year postpartum. We observed small increases in maternal perceived stress levels, but not depression, with increasing OPEs measured in house dust during the prenatal and early postpartum period in this cohort of Canadian women. Given the prevalence of prenatal and postpartum anxiety and the ubiquity of OPE exposures, additional research is warranted to understand if these chemicals affect maternal mental health.
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- Stephanie A Foster
- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, College of Health, Oregon State University, 160 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, College of Health, Oregon State University, 160 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, College of Health, Oregon State University, 160 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.
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- Department of Earth Sciences and School of the Environment, University of Toronto, 149 College Street, Suite 410, Fourth Floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P5, Canada.
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Government of Canada, Canada.
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- Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, University of Alberta, 11405-87 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1C9, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Black Wing Room 1436, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Sixth Floor, Toronto, ON, MST 3M7, Canada.
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Sixth Floor, Toronto, ON, MST 3M7, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, 840 Sherbrook Street, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1S1, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Black Wing Room 1436, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Sixth Floor, Toronto, ON, MST 3M7, Canada.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Blusson Hall, Room 11300, Burnaby, B.C, V5A 1S6, Canada.
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- Pediatric Immunology, The University of British Columbia, 2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada.
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Sixth Floor, Toronto, ON, MST 3M7, Canada.
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Evanchuk JL, Kozyrskyj A, Vaghef-Mehrabani E, Lamers Y, Giesbrecht GF, Letourneau N, Aghajafari F, Dewey D, Leung B, Bell RC, Field CJ. Maternal Iron and Vitamin D Status during the Second Trimester Is Associated with Third Trimester Depression Symptoms among Pregnant Participants in the APrON Cohort. J Nutr 2024; 154:174-184. [PMID: 37984742 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.10.029] [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] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The maternal status of multiple micronutrients during pregnancy and postpartum and their potential associations with maternal health outcomes are largely undescribed. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine associations between maternal iron and vitamin D status, individually and in combination, on depression symptoms in pregnant individuals. METHODS The Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition cohort study included pregnant participants and their children from Calgary and Edmonton, Canada. Iron biomarkers (serum ferritin [SF], soluble transferrin receptor, and hepcidin) were measured via immunoassays and vitamin D [25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) and 3-epi-25-hydoxyvitamin D3 (3-epi-25(OH)D3)] metabolites were quantifed using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. Four categories of maternal iron and vitamin D status during the second trimester were conceptualized using concentrations of SF and total 25-hydoxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], respectively. Maternal Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores during the third trimester (n = 1920) and 3 mo postpartum (n = 1822) were obtained. RESULTS Concentrations of maternal 25(OH)D3, 3-epi-25(OH)D3, and the ratio of both metabolites were significantly higher during the second trimester compared with their status at 3 mo postpartum. Higher second trimester maternal concentrations of SF (β: -0.8; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -1.5, -0.01), hepcidin (β: -0.5; 95% CI: -0.9, -0.2), and 25(OH)D3 (β: -0.01; 95% CI: -0.02, -0.004) predicted lower maternal EPDS scores during the third trimester. Pregnant individuals with a low iron (SF <15 μg/L) and replete vitamin D (25(OH)D ≥75 nmol/L) (β: 1.1; 95% CI: 0.03, 2.1) or low iron (SF <15 μg/L) and vitamin D (25(OH)D <75 nmol/L) (β: 2.2; 95% CI: 0.3, 4.2) status during midpregnancy had higher third trimester EPDS scores compared with those that were replete in both micronutrients. CONCLUSIONS A higher midpregnancy maternal iron and vitamin D status, independently or in combination, predicted fewer maternal depression symptoms in the third trimester. Concentrations of maternal 25(OH)D3 and 3-epi-25(OH)D3 may be lower in the postpartum period compared with midpregnancy.
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- Jenna L Evanchuk
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Food, Nutrition and Health Program, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia's Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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Chen L, Shi Y. Analysis of influencing factors and the construction of predictive models for postpartum depression in older pregnant women. World J Psychiatry 2023; 13:1079-1086. [PMID: 38186720 PMCID: PMC10768492 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i12.1079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Changes in China's fertility policy have led to a significant increase in older pregnant women. At present, there is a lack of analysis of influencing factors and research on predictive models for postpartum depression (PPD) in older pregnant women. AIM To analysis the influencing factors and the construction of predictive models for PPD in older pregnant women. METHODS By adopting a cross-sectional survey research design, 239 older pregnant women (≥ 35 years old) who underwent obstetric examinations and gave birth at Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital from February 2022 to July 2023 were selected as the research subjects. When postpartum women of advanced maternal age came to the hospital for follow-up 42 d after birth, the Edinburgh PPD Scale (EPDS) was used to assess the presence of PPD symptoms. The women were divided into a PPD group and a no-PPD group. Two sets of data were collected for analysis, and a prediction model was constructed. The performance of the predictive model was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test. RESULTS On the 42nd day after delivery, 51 of 239 older pregnant women were evaluated with the EPDS scale and found to have depressive symptoms. The incidence rate was 21.34% (51/239). There were statistically significant differences between the PPD group and the no-PPD group in terms of education level (P = 0.004), family relationships (P = 0.001), pregnancy complications (P = 0.019), and mother-infant separation after birth (P = 0.002). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that a high school education and below, poor family relationships, pregnancy complications, and the separation of the mother and baby after birth were influencing factors for PPD in older pregnant women (P < 0.05). Based on the influencing factors, the following model equation was developed: Logit (P) = 0.729 × education level + 0.942 × family relationship + 1.137 × pregnancy complications + 1.285 × separation of the mother and infant after birth -6.671. The area under the ROC curve of this prediction model was 0.873 (95%CI: 0.821-0.924), the sensitivity was 0.871, and the specificity was 0.815. The deviation between the value predicted by the model and the actual value through the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test was not statistically significant (χ2 = 2.749, P = 0.638), indicating that the model did not show an overfitting phenomenon. CONCLUSION The risk of PPD among older pregnant women is influenced by educational level, family relationships, pregnancy complications, and the separation of the mother and baby after birth. A prediction model based on these factors can effectively predict the risk of PPD in older pregnant women.
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- Lei Chen
- Department of Obstetrics, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou 215200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou 215200, Jiangsu Province, China
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Shen X, Qiao D, Wang Y, Obore N, Tao Y, Yu H. Causal associations of Insomnia and postpartum depression: a two-sample mendelian randomization study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2023:10.1007/s00404-023-07302-3. [PMID: 38112721 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07302-3] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD), a prevalent social-mental condition, impacts the mother and the newborn and several facets of their lives. It has been suggested that insomnia is related to both the occurrence and progression of PPD. However, because of lingering confounding and bias, it is impossible to determine the cause of this connection using observational analysis. In this study, we evaluate the causal importance of insomnia on postpartum depression using Mendelian randomization (MR). METHODS Utilizing summary data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), a two-sample MR study was conducted. A GWAS dataset of IEU study of the United Kingdom Biobank phenotypes comprising 462,341 people of European heritage yielded 38 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for insomnia. The PPD data were provided by the FinnGen project and comprised 7604 cases and 59,601 controls. Inverse variance weighting (IVW) was utilized for the primary MR analysis, with weighted median and MR-Egger as sensitivity analyses. RESULTS As a result, we found that genetically predicted insomnia was positively associated with postpartum depression. The odds ratios (OR) of PPD were 1.849 (95% (confidence interval) CI 1.011-3.381; p = 0.046). CONCLUSION For the first time, the causative role of sleeplessness for postpartum depression has been extensively evaluated in the current two-sample MR investigation. Our findings show that insomnia and PPD are related causally.
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- Xiao Shen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
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Hochman N, Galper A, Stanger V, Levin G, Herzog K, Cahan T, Bookstein Peretz S, Meyer R. Risk factors for a negative birth experience using the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 163:904-910. [PMID: 37246361 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the risk factors for a negative birth experience using the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) questionnaire. METHODS A cross-sectional study including women who gave birth at a single tertiary hospital between February 2021 and January 1, 2022. Birth satisfaction was measured using the BSS-R questionnaire. Maternal, pregnancy, and delivery characteristics were collected. Negative birth experience was defined as a BSS-R score lower than the median. Multivariable regression analysis was used to examine the association between birth characteristics and negative birth experience. RESULTS A total of 1495 women answered the questionnaire and were included in the analysis; 779 women comprised the positive birth experience group and 716 women comprised the negative birth experience group. Prior deliveries, prior abortions, and smoking (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.52 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.41-0.66]; aOR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.62-0.99]; aOR, 0.52 [95% CI, 0.27-0.99], respectively) were independently associated with lower risk of negative birth experience. Immigration, answering the questionnaires in person, and cesarean delivery were independently associated with increased negative birth experience risk (aOR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.01-1.86]; aOR 1.37 [95% CI, 1.04-1.79]; aOR, 1.92 [95% CI, 1.52-2.41], respectively). CONCLUSION Parity, prior abortions, and smoking were associated with a lower risk of negative birth experience, while immigration, answering questionnaires in person, and cesarean delivery were associated with a higher risk of negative birth experience.
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- Neta Hochman
- Edelson School of Medicine, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
- Arrow Program for Medical Research Education, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Quality Management, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Quality Management, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
- The Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Quality Management, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv-Hebrew University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv-Hebrew University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv-Hebrew University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- The Dr. Pinchas Bornstein Talpiot Medical Leadership Program, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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Sheng Z, Liu Q, Lin R, Zhao Y, Liu W, Xu Z, Liu Z. Potential CSF biomarkers of postpartum depression following delivery via caesarian section. J Affect Disord 2023; 342:177-181. [PMID: 37730149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD), the depressive episodes following delivery, is a serious and frequent psychiatric disorder. While numerous screening tools existed for depressive episodes, e.g., the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), there are no objective biological measures for predicting PPD. Despite several studies done to identify biomarkers in PPD, there has been limited exploration into cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which directly interfaces with the brain. Consequently, novel potential biomarkers of CSF are required to predict PPD, so as to target specific preventive interventions. METHODS Seventy-five parturients undergoing caesarean delivery were enrolled for CSF collection at delivery. Of the twenty-eight subjects who didn't meet any exclusion criteria, the number of the healthy parturients whose score of EPDS 6-weeks postpartum (6-wpp) < 5 and PPD patients whose EPDS 6-wpp ≥ 13 was ten respectively. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of CSF was used for metabolomic assessments. RESULTS We found that capric acid, dodecanoic acid, arachidic acid and behenic acid in CSF were significantly negatively correlated with PPD symptoms, meanwhile L-tryptophan had an obvious positive correlation. Moreover, these five biomarkers can be used as effective predictive biomarkers for PPD. LIMITATIONS The main limitations are the inclusion of only parturients who underwent caesarean sections and a small sample size. CONCLUSIONS This study innovatively investigated potential predictive biomarkers of PPD before the onset through intrapartum maternal CSF metabolomics, which offered a more objective approach to predict and diagnose PPD, leading to help identify high-risk parturients for early initiation of secondary prevention to reduce global PPD burden.
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- Zhihao Sheng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200081 Shanghai, PR China; Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration of Ministry of Education, Orthopedic Department, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China
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- Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200124 Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 201204 Shanghai, PR China.
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Kwon H, Kim J. Effect of Postpartum Depression on Infant Safety Practices in Korea. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2023; 52:491-500. [PMID: 37659433 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2023.08.003] [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: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence of postpartum depression in a sample of Korean women and to examine the effect of postpartum depression on their adoption of safety practices for their infants. DESIGN Secondary, cross-sectional. SETTING South Korea. PARTICIPANTS A total of 3,127 women who gave birth in 2020. METHODS We applied a complex sample design analysis using the national survey data on postpartum care in South Korea. We analyzed the data using weighted multivariate logistic regression to determine the association between postpartum depression and the adoption of five safety practices for infants. RESULTS A total 42.7% (n = 1,319) of our participants had symptoms of postpartum depression during the initial 7 days after birth. Participants who had postpartum depression were less likely to engage in certain safety practices for infants. CONCLUSION We propose a proactive approach to promote an improved policy for postpartum depression screening alongside a comprehensive program that offers guidance and education to mothers suffering with postpartum depression. The primary objective is to empower these mothers with essential skills that can effectively ensure the safety of their infants.
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Wang H, Zhang F, Li B, Fu M, Shan X, Ma Y. Three-stage pattern of rapid increase, plateau, and subsequent decline in vitamin D concentration during pregnancy among Chinese women: a large-scale survey. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1238389. [PMID: 37908304 PMCID: PMC10613652 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1238389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Background There is an incomplete understanding of fluctuations in vitamin D (VitD) concentration during pregnancy among Chinese women. Furthermore, previous research has yielded conflicting results in this area. This study aims to investigate the changes in VitD status and deficiency in Chinese pregnant women across various age groups, gestational weeks, and as well as seasonal variations through conducting a large-scale survey. Methods A toal of 11,220 Chinese pregnant women between 2021 and April 2023 were included in this study. Generalized additive models (GAM), stratified analysis, and restricted cubic splines (RCS) were used to analyze changes in VitD status and deficiency risk during pregnancy. Results Of the participants, 45.2% had deficient concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. VitD concentration and deficiency rate do not show linear changes with age and gestational weeks. With increasing gestational weeks, VitD concentration rapidly increased in women with gestational age < 20 weeks, remained stable between 20 and 30 weeks, and decreased beyond 30 weeks; however, the odds of VitD deficiency showed three different patterns: a rapid decline, a stable period, and a mild increase, respectively. Based on the stratified regression analysis, VitD deficiency odds increased by 16% with each additional week of gestation in pregnant women with gestational age > 30 weeks, OR = 1.16 (1.10-1.22), p < 0.001. Interaction effect analysis indicated that pregnant women over 35 years with gestational weeks between 20 and 30 had the lowest odds of VitD deficiency. Conclusion VitD concentration undergo three phases during pregnancy: rapid increase, plateau, and subsequent decrease. VitD deficiency odds was highest in pregnant women under 25 with gestational ages <20 and lowest in pregnant women over 35 with gestational ages between 20 and 30. The odds of deficiency increase slightly in pregnant women with gestational ages beyond 30 weeks, indicating that they may require additional VitD supplementation.
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- Huabin Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Taizhou Medical College, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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Jaramillo I, Karl M, Bergunde L, Mack JT, Weise V, Weidner K, Gao W, Steudte-Schmiedgen S, Garthus-Niegel S. Maternal postpartum depressive symptoms: The predictive role of objective and subjective birth experience and hair glucocorticoids. J Affect Disord 2023; 339:974-983. [PMID: 37459971 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.07.034] [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: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Having a negative childbirth experience is a known risk-factor for developing postpartum depression (PPD). Alterations of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis have been discussed as a potential underlying mechanism. However, research on the association between negative birth experiences and long-term integrated glucocorticoids (GCs) is lacking. This study aimed to examine whether objective and subjective birth experience predicted long-term GCs and PPD symptoms. METHODS Measures of objective and subjective birth experience, PPD symptoms, and hair strands for the assessment of hair cortisol concentrations (HairF), hair cortisone concentrations (HairE), and HairF/HairE ratio, were provided eight weeks after childbirth by 235 mothers participating in the study DREAMHAIR. RESULTS A negative objective birth experience predicted a higher HairF/HairE ratio but was not associated with HairF or HairE. The subjective birth experience did not explain additional variance in hair GCs but was a significant predictor for PPD symptoms. A higher HairF/HairE ratio predicted PPD symptoms when controlling for prepartum depressive symptoms and number of lifetime traumatic events. LIMITATIONS Analyses were based on a relatively homogeneous sample and women reported in general positive birth experiences and low levels of depressive symptoms. Therefore, results should be applied to the broader population with caution. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that negative objective birth experience is associated with an altered HairF/HairE ratio, which in turn, seems to be a promising biomarker to identify women at risk for developing PPD. A negative subjective birth experience may be less critical for alterations of the HPA-axis but remains an essential risk factor for PPD.
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- Isabel Jaramillo
- Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany; Department of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany; Department of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany; Department of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute of Biological Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden, Zellerscher Weg, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany; Institute for Systems Medicine (ISM), Faculty of Medicine, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany; Department of Childhood and Families, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, N-0213 Oslo, Norway.
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Modzelewski S, Oracz A, Iłendo K, Sokół A, Waszkiewicz N. Biomarkers of Postpartum Depression: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6519. [PMID: 37892657 PMCID: PMC10607683 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12206519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Postpartum depression (PPD) is a disorder that impairs the formation of the relationship between mother and child, and reduces the quality of life for affected women to a functionally significant degree. Studying markers associated with PPD can help in early detection, prevention, or monitoring treatment. The purpose of this paper is to review biomarkers linked to PPD and to present selected theories on the pathogenesis of the disease based on data from biomarker studies. The complex etiology of the disorder reduces the specificity and sensitivity of markers, but they remain a valuable source of information to help clinicians. The biggest challenge of the future will be to translate high-tech methods for detecting markers associated with postpartum depression into more readily available and less costly ones. Population-based studies are needed to test the utility of potential PPD markers.
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Baeisa RS, Aldardeir NF, Alsulami MT, Alsulami AH, Al-Sharif JH, Alshahrany TA, Alghamdi WA. Breastfeeding Self-efficacy is Inversely Associated with Postpartum Depression: Findings from a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia. SAUDI JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 11:292-298. [PMID: 37970459 PMCID: PMC10634464 DOI: 10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_601_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Background High breastfeeding self-efficacy is linked with lower rates of postpartum depression. No study from Saudi Arabia has previously assessed the relation between breastfeeding self-efficacy and postpartum depression. Objective To determine the correlation between breastfeeding self-efficacy and postpartum depression in a cohort from Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study included mothers who had given birth between February to June 2022 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and were between 2 weeks and 3 months postpartum. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire comprising the following three sections: sociodemographic characteristics, Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), and Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF). Results A total of 257 participants completed the questionnaire, with most aged 25-34 years (59.1%). The prevalence of postpartum depression was 25.3%, and it was significantly associated with lack of support from the husband and family during pregnancy (for both, P < 0.001), history of violence (P < 0.001), family history of depression (P = 0.045), complications during pregnancy (P = 0.004), and multiple pregnancies (P = 0.004). The mean score on the BSES-SF was 47.4, and participants who scored above the mean had significantly lower rates of postpartum depression (P = 0.003). In addition, an inverse relation was noted between BSES-SF and postpartum depression scores (r = -0.297): when the scores of BSES-SF increased, the scores of postpartum depression decreased. Conclusion The rate of postpartum depression was high in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; nonetheless, positive breastfeeding self-efficacy was found to be correlated with lower rates of postpartum depression. These findings indicate the need for careful screening of patients at risk of postpartum depression and for providing breastfeeding support/knowledge, both in the antenatal and postpartum periods.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Su X, Zhang Y, Chen M, Wang H, Liu G. Influencing factors and risk prediction modeling of maternal postpartum depression: a cross-sectional study in Chinese puerperal women of sitting the month. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1252789. [PMID: 37779623 PMCID: PMC10539603 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1252789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to investigate the occurrence of maternal postpartum depression (PPD) during menstruation and analyze the influencing factors and risk prediction modeling of maternal PPD in Chinese puerperal women of sitting the month. Methods A total of 286 mothers were selected using convenience sampling, who came for a routine postpartum follow-up visit were surveyed, including face-to-face, telephone, and online. They completed questionnaires including the basic profile questionnaire, Postpartum Partner Support Scale (PPSS), Edinburgh PPD Scale (EPDS), Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale (SICS), and Simple Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), who were advised to complete the survey alone, in private, reducing the impact of husband's presence on the quality of the questionnaire. Variables showing statistical significance in the one-way analysis were further analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The predictive value of the logistic regression model was analyzed using the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC), and the predictive reliability was expressed as the area under the ROC [Area Under the Curve (AUC)]. Results The total score of PPD was 7.78 ± 4.57, and 22 people (7.69%) experienced depression during the postpartum period. PPD was found to be correlated with postpartum partner support, positive coping, negative coping, and parenting self-efficacy, with correlation coefficient values of -0.63, 0.62, 0.56, and - 0.70, respectively (all p < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that postpartum partner support and parenting self-efficacy were independent factors influencing PPD, with odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) of 0.76 (0.61 ~ 0.94) and 0.83 (0.75 ~ 0.93), respectively both p < 0.05.The area under the curve, sensitivity, and specificity for postpartum partner support and parenting self-efficacy were 1.00 (95% confidence intervals 0.99 ~ 1.00), 99.24, and 90.91%. Conclusion Postpartum partner support and parenting self-efficacy independently predict the occurrence of PPD. Healthcare professionals and maternal families should prioritize timely attention to maternal partner support and parenting issues to reduce the occurrence of PPD.
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- Xiaojuan Su
- Department of Nursing, Quanzhou Medical College, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Nursing, Quanzhou Medical College, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Nursing Department, Quanzhou Women and Children’s Hospital, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Quanzhou Medical College, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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