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Kemppinen L, Mattila M, Ekholm E, Huolila L, Pelto J, Karlsson H, Mäkikallio K, Karlsson L. Gestational anemia and maternal antenatal and postpartum psychological distress in a prospective FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:704. [PMID: 36100878 PMCID: PMC9469542 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-05032-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational anemia, most commonly caused by iron deficiency, may increase the risk of maternal anxiety and depression and have a potentially far-reaching impact on mother's and newborn's health. Several mechanisms, such as effects of iron deficiency on cerebral neurotransmitter metabolism, have been suggested. None of the earlier studies have assessed the association between gestational anemia and depression, anxiety and pregnancy-related anxiety simultaneously. METHODS Women, participating in the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study and attending maternity welfare clinics in Turku, whose hemoglobin (Hb) values during pregnancy were available were included in this study (n = 1273). The study group consisted of 301 women with Hb levels < 11.0 g/dL at any time during pregnancy, and 972 women with Hb ≥ 11.0 g/dL were included in the control group. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pregnancy-related anxiety were assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL), and Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ) questionnaires at 14, 24, and 34 gestational weeks, and EPDS and SCL were also performed 3 and 6 months postpartum. RESULTS Gestational anemia was not associated with an increased risk of depression either prenatally or postpartum when the analyses were adjusted for maternal age at birth, parity, smoking during pregnancy, maternal education, and gestational age. However, a weak connection was found between gestational anemia and prenatal anxiety in the early pregnancy. Furthermore, the analysis between women with Hb < 10.0 g/dL and those with Hb ≥ 10.0 g/dL showed an association between gestational anemia and anxiety in the late pregnancy, but otherwise no difference in psychological distress was found. CONCLUSIONS No evidence supporting the association between gestational anemia and antenatal or postpartum depression was found. However, a weak connection between gestational anemia and antenatal anxiety was observed. This finding needs further investigation to establish timing and investigate causality.
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- Lotta Kemppinen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Hospital, U-Hospital, Savitehtaankatu 5, 20520, Turku, Finland. .,University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Hospital, U-Hospital, Savitehtaankatu 5, 20520, Turku, Finland.,University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Hospital, U-Hospital, Savitehtaankatu 5, 20520, Turku, Finland.,University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Hospital, U-Hospital, Savitehtaankatu 5, 20520, Turku, Finland.,University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Turku, Turku Brain and Mind Center, FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Turku, Turku Brain and Mind Center, FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study, Turku, Finland.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.,Centre for Population Health Research, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Hospital, U-Hospital, Savitehtaankatu 5, 20520, Turku, Finland.,University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Turku, Turku Brain and Mind Center, FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study, Turku, Finland.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.,Centre for Population Health Research, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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Gotlieb N, Wilsterman K, Finn SL, Browne MF, Bever SR, Iwakoshi-Ukena E, Ukena K, Bentley GE, Kriegsfeld LJ. Impact of Chronic Prenatal Stress on Maternal Neuroendocrine Function and Embryo and Placenta Development During Early-to-Mid-Pregnancy in Mice. Front Physiol 2022; 13:886298. [PMID: 35770190 PMCID: PMC9234491 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.886298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Psychological stress, both leading up to and during pregnancy, is associated with increased risk for negative pregnancy outcomes. Although the neuroendocrine circuits that link the stress response to reduced sexual motivation and mating are well-described, the specific pathways by which stress negatively impacts gestational outcomes remain unclear. Using a mouse model of chronic psychological stress during pregnancy, we investigated 1) how chronic exposure to stress during gestation impacts maternal reproductive neuroendocrine circuitry, and 2) whether stress alters developmental outcomes for the fetus or placenta by mid-pregnancy. Focusing on the stress-responsive neuropeptide RFRP-3, we identified novel contacts between RFRP-3-immunoreactive (RFRP-3-ir) cells and tuberoinfundibular dopaminergic neurons in the arcuate nucleus, thus providing a potential pathway linking the neuroendocrine stress response directly to pituitary prolactin production and release. However, neither of these cell populations nor circulating levels of pituitary hormones were affected by chronic stress. Conversely, circulating levels of steroid hormones relevant to gestational outcomes (progesterone and corticosterone) were altered in chronically-stressed dams across gestation, and those dams were qualitatively more likely to experience delays in fetal development. Together, these findings suggest that, up until at least mid-pregnancy, mothers appear to be relatively resilient to the effects of elevated glucocorticoids on reproductive neuroendocrine system function. We conclude that understanding how chronic psychological stress impacts reproductive outcomes will require understanding individual susceptibility and identifying reliable neuroendocrine changes resulting from gestational stress.
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- Neta Gotlieb
- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Department of Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
- Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, United States
- Biology Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Laboratory of Neurometabolism, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Laboratory of Neurometabolism, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
- Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
- Department of Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
- Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
- *Correspondence: Lance J. Kriegsfeld,
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Li J, Yin J, Waqas A, Huang Z, Zhang H, Chen M, Guo Y, Rahman A, Yang L, Li X. Quality of Life in Mothers With Perinatal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:734836. [PMID: 35242060 PMCID: PMC8886107 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.734836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of perinatal depression is high and its adverse effects on mothers and infants are extensive. Several studies have explored the relationship between perinatal depression and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), but little is known about the nature and magnitude of this effect. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the HRQoL of mothers with perinatal depression and compare the HRQoL of depressed mothers with that of non-depressed mothers. METHODS A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the VIP Database, and the Wan Fang Database were searched. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the database to July 2020. A series of meta-analyses were run for each outcome pertaining to HRQoL sub-measures. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on country income category and time period. RESULTS Of 7,945 studies identified, 12 articles were included in the meta-analysis, providing HRQoL data for 4,392 mothers. Compared with non-depressed mothers, mothers with perinatal depression reported significantly poor scores across all the quality-of-life domains. Mixed-effects analysis showed that there was no difference in the HRQoL scores of mothers with antepartum and postpartum depression. Mothers with perinatal depression in higher-income countries reported higher disability on role-physical (p = 0.02) and social functioning domains (p = 0.001) than those from lower-income countries. LIMITATIONS Due to insufficient data, no regression analysis was performed. The inability to accurately determine the difference in HRQoL between antepartum and postpartum depression was because of the restriction of the included studies. Moreover, most of the included studies were conducted in middle-income countries and may have an impact on the applicability of the results. Subgroup analyses are observational and not based on random comparisons. The results of subgroup analyses should be interpreted with caution. CONCLUSION HRQoL is compromised in mothers with perinatal depression. Continuous efforts are required to improve the HRQoL of perinatal depressed mothers.Systematic Review Registration: CRD42020199488.
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- Jiaying Li
- School of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- School of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- School of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Kornfield SL, Johnson RL, Hantsoo LV, Kaminsky RB, Waller R, Sammel M, Epperson CN. Engagement in and Benefits of a Short-Term, Brief Psychotherapy Intervention for PTSD During Pregnancy. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:882429. [PMID: 35782453 PMCID: PMC9240269 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.882429] [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: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Trauma-related symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common during pregnancy and have adverse effects on pregnancy and birth outcomes, post-partum maternal mental health, and child development. The arousal symptoms associated with PTSD, including heightened or dysregulated physiology, may contribute to these adverse outcomes. Low-income minoritized women may be at highest risk given more lifetime exposure to trauma and limited access to mental health care. While evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD exist, none are targeted to non-treatment seeking individuals nor specifically integrated with prenatal care. Thus, we developed and tested the efficacy of a short-term (four sessions) brief (30-45 min) psychotherapeutic intervention designed to address PTSD symptoms in pregnant women receiving prenatal care at two urban medical centers. Participants were 32 pregnant women with an average gestational age of 18.5 weeks at the time of enrollment. The sample was overwhelmingly non-Caucasian, single, and reported very low income. Participants completed measures of trauma-related symptoms (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist, PCL), and depression (Edinburgh post-natal Depression Scale, EPDS) at baseline, twice during treatment, post-treatment, and at 10-14 weeks post-partum. The intervention was successful at significantly decreasing symptoms of PTSD (PCL score = -20.27, 95% CI: -25.62, -14.92, P < 0.001, W = -7.43) and depression (EPDS score = -4.81, 95% CI: -7.55, -2.06, P = 0.001, W = -3.23) by the final session. These benefits were sustained at post-treatment and post-partum follow ups. Future research should further explore the effectiveness of this treatment in a randomized controlled trial.
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- Sara L Kornfield
- Penn Center for Women's Behavioral Wellness, Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Penn Center for Women's Behavioral Wellness, Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Psychology Department, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States.,Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States.,Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, United States
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Chrzan-Dętkoś M, Walczak-Kozłowska TZ. How do new mothers perceive screening for perinatal depression? HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REPORT 2021; 9:207-216. [PMID: 38084232 PMCID: PMC10501423 DOI: 10.5114/hpr.2021.102823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Countries recognize the risk of mental health difficulties during the perinatal period and the potential benefits of screening and early detection of depressive symptom-atology. This study aimed to analyse mothers' views on screening for postpartum depression (PPD) in Poland, where a new standard of perinatal care imposed (from January 2019) the obligation to monitor women' postpartum mental state. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE 150 women participated in the study. In the first stage, PPD symptoms were assessed with the Edinburgh Post-natal Depression Scale (EPDS) among postpartum women during midwives' home visits. The second stage consisted of a telephone survey with the EPDS and questions exploring mothers' perception of midwife competencies in screening for PPD. RESULTS Most women identified as relatively high midwives' competencies in communicating information about PPD, interpretation of the EPDS score and their ability to create comfortable conditions of the assessment and further discussion about postpartum mental health changes. Women with an elevated level of PPD symptoms assessed as significantly lower midwives' competence in this last aspect and those who had a caesarean section tend to assess as lower the usefulness of provided information on care of a newborn. CONCLUSIONS Midwives should be aware and prepared for a possible critical attitude of patients, which may be a sign of a depression. Otherwise, medical staff may not be willing to interact with a mother and offer her help and support. The ability to create a friendly condition in spite of adversity can contribute to the desire of women to undergo screening, discussion about the result and further treatment.
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
- Department of Psychology, Gdansk, University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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Luciano M, Sampogna G, Del Vecchio V, Giallonardo V, Perris F, Carfagno M, Raia ML, Di Vincenzo M, La Verde M, Torella M, Fiorillo A. The Transition From Maternity Blues to Full-Blown Perinatal Depression: Results From a Longitudinal Study. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:703180. [PMID: 34803751 PMCID: PMC8595294 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.703180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The aims of the present study are to: (1) assess the frequency of maternity blues (MB); (2) identify the clinical and social characteristics more frequently associated with the onset of depressive symptoms after delivery; and (3) verify the hypothesis that the presence of maternity blues is a risk factor for the onset of a full-blown depressive episode in the 12 months after delivery. Methods: This is a longitudinal observational study. All pregnant women who gave birth at the inpatient unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" from December 2019 to February 2021 have been invited to participate in the study. Upon acceptance, women were asked to complete the Italian version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale along with an ad-hoc questionnaire on the women's sociodemographic, gynecological and peripartum characteristics as well as their psychiatric history. Women have been reassessed after one, 3, 6 and 12 months. Results: A total of 359 women were recruited within 3 days from delivery, with a mean EPDS total score of 5.51 (±4.20). Eighty-three women (23.1%) reported the presence of maternity blues. Mean EPDS total scores were 12.8 (±0.2) in the MB group vs. 4.26 (±0.2) in the group without MB (p <0.0001). MB predictors were the presence of an anxiety disorder with an onset 6 months prior to pregnancy, of preeclampsia, of increased fetal health rate, of conflicts with relatives other than partner and having a partner with an anxiety disorder. At multivariate analyses the presence of MB increased 7-time the risk to have a higher EPDS score at follow-up assessments (OR: 7.79; CI: 6.88-8.70, p <0.000). This risk is almost four times higher 1 months after the delivery (OR: 4.66; CI: 2.54-6.75, p < 0.000), almost three times higher after 3 months (OR: 2.98; CI: 0.50-5.46, p < 0.01) and almost six times higher after 12 months (OR: 5.88; CI: 3.20-8.54, p < 0.000). Conclusions: Although MB was a self-limiting condition in the majority of cases, depressive symptoms arose quite often immediately after the childbirth. Professionals should be trained to monitor symptoms of MB and its transition toward a depressive episode.
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- Mario Luciano
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Chua TE, Bautista DC, Tan KH, Yeo G, Chen H. Antenatal Anxiety: Prevalence and Patterns in a Routine Obstetric Population. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2018. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v47n10p405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction: Expectant mothers may appear anxious even during healthy pregnancies. Unfortunately, little is known about antenatal anxiety, and affected women may remain undetected and untreated. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, incidence, course and associations of high state anxiety in routine obstetric care. Materials and Methods: This was an observational prospective cohort study at a large maternity unit. Obstetric outpatients with low-risk singleton pregnancies were recruited during first trimester consultations. Participants provided sociodemographic data and completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. The STAI was re-administered at each subsequent trimester. Results: Prevalence and incidence of high state anxiety among 634 completers were 29.5% (95% CI 25.6%-33.6%) and 13.9% (95% CI 9.9%-18.0%), respectively. Anxiety was persistent in 17.0% (95% CI 14.3%-20.2%) and transient in 26.3% (95% CI 23.1%-29.9%). Only persistently anxious participants had high mean second trimester state anxiety scores. Odds for anxiety of greater persistence increased by 29% (95% CI 24%-35%) per 1-point increase in first trimester depression scores, and decreased by 36% (95% CI 7%-56%) with tertiary education. Conclusion: Antenatal anxiety symptoms are common even in normal pregnancies, especially among women with depression and lower education. Our study indicates value in exploring diagnostic criteria and quantitative measures for antenatal anxiety.
Key words: Depression, Pregnancy, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
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- KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
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- KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
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Mersha AG, Abebe SA, Sori LM, Abegaz TM. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Perinatal Depression in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. DEPRESSION RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 2018; 2018:1813834. [PMID: 30018821 PMCID: PMC6029503 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1813834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is no pooled evidence regarding the prevalence and potential associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopian community. Hence, the current review aimed to examine the prevalence and associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopia. METHOD A computerized systematic literature search was made in MEDLINE, Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Each database was searched from its start date to January 2018. All included articles were published in English, which evaluated prevalence and associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopia. Pooled estimations with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated with DerSimonian-Laird (DL) random-effects model. Publication bias was evaluated by using inspection of funnel plots and statistical tests. RESULT Eight observational studies with an overall sample size of 4624 mothers were included in the review. The pooled prevalence of perinatal depression from these studies reported that the prevalence of perinatal depression in Ethiopia is 25.8% [95% CI, 24.6%-27.1%]. A pervious history of depression [RR: 3.78 (95% CI, 2.18-6.57), I2 = 41.6%], poor socioeconomic status [RR: 4.67 (95% CI, 2.89-7.53), I2 = 0%], not living with spouse [RR: 3.76 (95% CI, 1.96-7.38), I2 = 36.4%], having obstetric complications in previous and/or this pregnancy [RR: 2.74 (95% CI, 1.48-5.06), I2 = 67.7%], and having unplanned pregnancy [RR: 2.73 (95% CI, 2.11-3.53), I2 = 0%] were the major factors associated with perinatal depression. CONCLUSION The pooled prevalence of perinatal depression in Ethiopia is far above most developed as well as developing countries. Hence, to realize the sustainable development goals (SDGs) outlined by united nation, much attention should be given to improve maternal mental health through reduction of identified modifiable factors. Maternal health programs, polices, and activities should incorporate maternal mental health as a core component.
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- Amanual Getnet Mersha
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Braeken MA, Jones A, Otte RA, Nyklíček I, Van den Bergh BR. Potential benefits of mindfulness during pregnancy on maternal autonomic nervous system function and infant development. Psychophysiology 2016; 54:279-288. [DOI: 10.1111/psyp.12782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Marijke A.K.A. Braeken
- Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences; Tilburg University; Tilburg The Netherlands
- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University; Hasselt Belgium
- Department of Psychology; KU Leuven Leuven Belgium
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London; London UK
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- Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences; Tilburg University; Tilburg The Netherlands
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- Center for Research in Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University; Tilburg The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences; Tilburg University; Tilburg The Netherlands
- Department of Psychology; KU Leuven Leuven Belgium
- Department of Welfare, Public Health and Family; Flemish Government; Brussels Belgium
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