Perinatal Depression: Challenges and Opportunities.
J Womens Health (Larchmt)
; 30(2): 154-159, 2021 02.
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| ID: mdl-33156730
ABSTRACT
Perinatal depression (PND) is a major depressive episode during pregnancy or within 4 weeks after childbirth up to a year. Risk factors for PND include stressful life events, history of depression, poor social support, unplanned and unwanted pregnancies, poor relationship quality, current or previous abuse, and low socioeconomic status. This mental disorder has been shown to have negative effects on mothers' quality of life and their intimate relationships, birth outcomes, and breastfeeding likelihood, as well as long-term effects on children's cognitive and emotional development. To date, no nationally representative study has examined whether there are socioeconomic and/or racial/ethnic differences in PND. This study discusses the prevalence and risk factors for PND, as well as its health consequences for mothers and children, the reasons for its underreporting and undertreatment, the evidence for different screening instruments and different treatment options, and the existing supportive policies to address this disorder in the United States. We conclude with outlining next steps in addressing the gaps in the literature on PND.
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Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Depresión Posparto
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Trastorno Depresivo Mayor
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Womens Health (Larchmt)
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
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SAUDE DA MULHER
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos