Bertram G, Becuzzi N, Wilson E. Trends in perinatal mental health within a tertiary institution from 2013 to 2022.
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2023;
63:821-824. [PMID:
37317572 DOI:
10.1111/ajo.13720]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Perinatal mental health (PMH) disorders affect about one in seven women in the peripartum period with significant maternal and neonatal effects. It is important to understand trends in PMH to plan for necessary resource allocation. This study reviews the PMH trends in a major tertiary obstetric centre over 10 years from 2013 to 2022. Over this period there was a significant increase in the rates of anxiety from 7.4 to 18.4% (P < 0.001), depression from 13.6 to 16.3% (P < 0.001) and anxiety and/or depression from 16.5 to 22.6% (P < 0.001). These findings provide further information for resource allocation to improve long-term outcomes.
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