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La lactancia materna es fundamental para la salud del infante y se ve influida por diversos factores, entre ellos la salud mental materna. En particular, las madres que tienen síntomas depresivos tienen mayor riesgo de presentar dificultades de lactancia y de interrumpir tempranamente la lactancia exclusiva y la lactancia en general. Por otra parte, la lactancia materna actúa como un factor protector de la salud mental materna en algunas circunstancias, en tanto las dificultades de lactancia tienen un impacto negativo en la salud mental de la mujer. La presente revisión describe algunos de los mecanismos fisiológicos que subyacen al establecimiento y la mantención de la lactancia, asociados a la prolactina, la oxitocina, la dopamina y la serotonina, así como a la experiencia de la lactancia y la presencia de dificultades en esta área, y como estas interactúan con las dificultades emocionales de la madre. Se ofrece un modelo integrativo que considera aspectos hormonales y fisiológicos para comprender la asociación compleja y bidireccional entre el establecimiento de una lactancia exitosa y la salud mental materna.
Breastfeeding is essential for infant health and development. It is influenced by multiple factors, including maternal mental health. In particular, mothers who present depressive symptoms are at greater risk of presenting breastfeeding difficulties and presenting shorter exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding in general. On the other hand, breastfeeding acts as a protective factor for maternal mental health in some circumstances. Also, breastfeeding difficulties have a negative impact on womens mental health. This review describes some of the physiological mechanisms underlying the establishment and maintenance of lactation, associated with prolactin, oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. As well as how the lactation experience and the presence of difficulties in this area interact with the mothers emotional functioning. An integrative model is proposed, which considers hormonal and physiological aspects involved in the complex and bidirectional association between breastfeeding successful establishment and maternal mental health.
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Humans , Female , Breast Feeding/psychology , Mental Health , Depression, Postpartum/psychology , Maternal Health , Depression, Postpartum/etiology , Neurosecretory SystemsABSTRACT
Background : A woman undergoes multiple changes physically and emotionally after childbirth. Mothers also experience emotional changes with a new or additional baby related to breastfeeding demands, problems pertaining to maternal dissonance, childcare stress and difficult infant temperament. Materials and Methods : Overall, 100 women out of 178 women who attended obstetrics and Gynaecology department postpartum in our hospital were selected. Socio-economic factors, psychiatric and maternity characteristics were collected using a standard questionnaire. The main outcome of this study was PPD assessed by Edinburgh postpartum depression scale was used to assess the chief outcome of the study, ie, Postpartum Depression. EPDRS scale consisted of 10 questions that has 4 response scored from 0 to 3, so the highest value shows depressed moods. Results : Final results are of 100 postpartum females with age ranging between 18 and 30 years with a mean value 26.5 years � 4.05, 21.3% dwelling in Urban areas and 15.4% having high education. About 2.1% of study participants had postpartum only Depression, 15.3% had only anxiety alone and 23.2% study participant had both. When we look at severity, 8.8%, 10.6%, 2.9%, and 0.4% suffered from Mild, Moderate, Severe and extremely severe Postpartum Depression, respectively. 14.2%, 9.2%, 6.9% and 3.9% suffered mild, moderate, severe, and extremely severe Postpartum anxiety, respectively. Conclusion : Around 23% female patients in our hospital suffer from Postpartum Depression and/or anxiety. Very low Socio-economic levels, past history of Depression and Anxiety, mothers� education and occupation levels, family support during pregnancy, mothers� stress levels are important predictors.
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Estudos internacionais têm reportado níveis elevados de sintomas de depressão e ansiedade em mulheres no período perinatal em resultado da atual pandemia. O presente estudo avaliou a sintomatologia de depressão e ansiedade em puérperas durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Participaram 625 mulheres, com idades entre 18 e 44 anos (M = 31.6; DP = 5.3), que tinham um bebê até 6 meses de idade. Foram administrados o Questionário de Transtorno de Ansiedade Generalizada (GAD-7) e a Escala de Depressão Pós-Natal de Edimburgo (EPDS). Os resultados mostraram níveis clinicamente significativos de depressão (EPDS ≥13) em 47.4% das participantes, níveis clinicamente significativos de ansiedade generalizada (GAD-7 ≥10) em 41.8% dos casos, e sintomas comórbidos em 33.1% da amostra. Registrou-se uma correlação positiva significativa entre os sintomas de depressão e ansiedade. Além disso, mais dias de vida do bebê, idade mais jovem da mãe e menor nível de escolaridade estavam associados a níveis potencialmente clínicos de sintomas. Assim, é prioritária a definição de programas de prevenção e intervenção na saúde mental perinatal durante o atual período pandêmico, com continuidade para o futuro.
International studies have reported high levels of depression and anxiety symptoms in perinatal women due to the ongoing pandemic. The present study examined symptoms of depression and anxiety in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Participants were 625 women, aged between 18 and 44 years (M = 31.6; SD = 5.3), who had an infant up to 6 months of age. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-7) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) were administered. Results showed clinically significant levels of depression (EPDS ≥13) in 47.4% of the participants, clinically significant levels of generalized anxiety (GAD-7 ≥10) in 41.8% of the cases, and comorbid symptoms in 33.1% of the participants. There was a significant positive correlation between symptoms of depression and anxiety. Furthermore, infant's older age, mother's younger age, and lower educational level were associated with potentially clinical levels of symptoms. Thus, prevention and intervention programs targeting perinatal mental health during the ongoing pandemic and beyond should be developed and prioritized.
Estudios internacionales han reportado altos niveles de síntomas de depresión y de ansiedad en mujeres em el período perinatal como consecuencia de la actual pandemia. El presente estudio examinó los síntomas de depresión y ansiedad en mujeres posparto durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en Brasil. Las participantes fueron 625 mujeres, con edades entre 18 y 44 años (M = 31.6; SD = 5.3), que tenían un hijo de hasta 6 meses de edad. Se administró el Cuestionario de Trastorno de Ansiedad Generalizada (GAD-7) y la Escala de Depresión Postnatal de Edimburgo (EPDS). Los resultados mostraron niveles clínicamente significativos de depresión (EPDS ≥13) en el 47.4 % de las participantes, niveles clínicamente significativos de ansiedad generalizada (GAD-7 ≥10) en el 41.8 % de los casos y síntomas comórbidos en el 33.1 % de las participantes. Hubo una correlación positiva significativa entre los síntomas de depresión y ansiedad. Además, más días de vida del bebé, menor edad de la madre y menor nivel educativo se asociaron con niveles potencialmente clínicos de síntomas. Por lo tanto, se debe priorizar la definición de programas de prevención e intervención dirigidos a la salud mental perinatal durante la pandemia en curso, con continuidad para el futuro.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Anxiety , Mental Health , Depression, Postpartum , COVID-19 , Women , Brazil , Perinatal CareABSTRACT
Objective:To investigate the mediating effect of rumination in primiparae on the expectation gap of social support and postpartum depression, so as to provide a reference basis for early detection and intervention in the regulation of meternal postpartum depression.Methods:In this cross-sectional study, questionnaires were administered from November 2021 to March 2022 using the general information questionnaire, the Ruminant Thinking Response Scale, the Postpartum Social Support Scale, and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale to 266 primiparae at three tertiary level A hospitals, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University, and the Northwest Women′s and Children′s Hospital, for postpartum review, and the relationship between ruminant thinking, social support expectation gap, and postpartum depression was analyzed using correlation analysis, structural equation modeling, and application of Bootsrap method.Results:The social support expectation gap, ruminative thinking, and postpartum depression average scores were (16.74 ± 12.77), (39.43 ± 4.14), (6.77 ± 2.77) points, respectively.There were positive correlations between social support expectation gap and ruminative thinking, postpartum depression, and ruminative thinking and postpartum depression ( r=0.62, 0.75, 0.70, all P<0.01). Primiparae ruminative thinking partially mediated the relationship between social support expectation gap and postpartum depression, with the mediating effect accounting for 22% of the total effect. Conclusions:Social support expectation gap can directly affect the occurrence of postpartum depression, but also indirectly through ruminative thinking, and postpartum depression can be prevented and intervened from the perspective of reducing ruminative thinking in clinical practice.
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A depressão pós-parto (DPP) é considerada uma doença que surge em mulheres no período puerperal que pode apresentar em sua causa uma diversidade de fatores que pode ter consequências de anormalidades na saúde mental e física daí a importância da Assistência em enfermagem trazendo educação em saúde, consulta em enfermagem e promoção do bem estar e qualidade de vida. O objetivo do trabalho foi descrever como é realizada a assistência de enfermagem na depressão pós-parto. Este estudo trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. As bases de dados utilizadas foram: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Scientific Electronic Library (SciELO) e Centro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) através dos descritores em saúde: cuidados de enfermagem, depressão pós-parto, assistência ao pré-natal, patologias, saúde da mulher, fatores de risco, período puerperal equipe multifuncional. Os resultados apontaram que os profissionais de enfermagem devem elaborar planos de prevenção, cuidado nas consultas para se atentar e estiver apto a perceber quando há algo de errado com aquela mãe. O enfermeiro deve ter o conhecimento acerca da etiologia e os sinais associados a DPP, para tomar medidas preventivas contra a doença.
Postpartum depression (PPD) is considered a disease that appears in women in the puerperal period that can present in its cause a variety of factors that can have consequences of abnormalities in mental and physical health, hence the importance of nursing care bringing education in health, nursing consultation and promotion of well- being and quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe how nursing care is provided in postpartum depression. This study is an integrative literature review. The databases used were: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Scientific Electronic Library (SciELO) and Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS) through health descriptors: nursing care , postpartum depression, prenatal care, pathologies, women's health, risk factors, puerperal period multifunctional team. The results showed that nursing professionals should develop prevention plans, care in consultations to pay attention and be able to perceive when there is something wrong with that mother. Nurses must have knowledge about the etiology and signs associated with PPD, in order to take preventive measures against the disease.
La depresión postparto (DPP) es considerada una enfermedad que aparece en la mujer en el período puerperal que puede presentar en su causa una variedad de factores que pueden tener consecuencias de anormalidades en la salud mental y física, de ahí la importancia de los cuidados de enfermería trayendo educación en salud, consulta de enfermería y promoción del bienestar y calidad de vida. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir cómo se prestan los cuidados de enfermería en la depresión posparto. Este estudio es una revisión bibliográfica integradora. Las bases de datos utilizadas fueron: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Scientific Electronic Library (SciELO) y Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS) a través de los descriptores de salud: cuidados de enfermería , depresión posparto, cuidados prenatales, patologías, salud de la mujer, factores de riesgo, equipo multifuncional período puerperal. Los resultados mostraron que los profesionales de enfermería deben desarrollar planes de prevención, atención en las consultas para prestar atención y ser capaz de percibir cuando hay algo mal con esa madre. Las enfermeras deben tener conocimiento sobre la etiología y los signos asociados a la DPP, para tomar medidas preventivas contra la enfermedad.
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O objetivo deste estudo foi mapear na literatura científica a relação entre desrespeito e abuso no parto e a ocorrência da depressão pós-parto. Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo elaborada de acordo com as recomendações do Instituto Joanna Briggs. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO e Web of Science e no Portal de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES. Foram incluídos estudos que investigaram a relação entre desrespeito e abuso no parto e depressão pós-parto. Foram considerados como depressão os casos diagnosticados pelo médico e os autorrelatos por meio de escalas validadas, sem restrições quanto ao ano de publicação e ao idioma. Identificaram-se 3.399 publicações e, após remoção de duplicatas, leitura de título, resumo e textos completos, houve seleção de sete artigos para integrar esta revisão. Os estudos foram publicados a partir de 2017 e somente em quatro países. As mulheres que tiveram experiências de desrespeito e abuso no parto foram mais propensas a apresentar sintomas de depressão pós-parto. Faz-se necessária uma terminologia padrão para a assistência desrespeitosa e abusiva no parto, bem como a elaboração de instrumento para mensuração que seja aceito universalmente.
El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar en la literatura científica la relación entre la falta de respeto y el abuso durante el parto y la ocurrencia de depresión posparto. Esta es una revisión de alcance realizada según las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs. Las búsquedas se realizaron en las bases de datos Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO y Web of Science y en el Portal de Disertaciones y Tesis de la CAPES. Se incluyeron estudios que investigaron la relación entre la falta de respeto y el abuso durante el parto y la depresión posparto, y se consideró como depresión los casos diagnosticados por el médico y autorreportados mediante escalas validadas, sin restricción de año de publicación o idioma. Se identificaron 3.399 publicaciones y, después de eliminar los duplicados y analizar el título, el resumen y los textos completos, se seleccionaron siete artículos para componer esta revisión. Los estudios se publicaron a partir de 2017, solamente en cuatro países. Las mujeres que tuvieron experiencias de falta de respeto y abuso durante el parto tenían más probabilidades de presentar síntomas de depresión posparto. Se necesita una terminología estándar para la atención del parto irrespetuosa y abusiva, así como el desarrollo de un instrumento de medición que sea universalmente aceptado.
This study aims to map, within the scientific literature, the relationship between disrespect and abuse during childbirth and the occurrence of postpartum depression. This is a scoping review designed in accordance with the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search was performed in Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and in the CAPES Portal of Theses and Dissertations. We included studies that investigated the relationship between disrespect and abuse during childbirth with postpartum depression, considering cases diagnosed by physicians and by self-reports via validated scales, without restrictions regarding the year of publication and language. A total of 3,399 publications were identified and, after removing the duplicates and reading the title, abstracts, and the full-texts, seven articles were selected to integrate this review. Studies were published from 2017 onward, in four countries. Women who had experienced disrespect and abuse during childbirth were more likely to experience symptoms of postpartum depression. A standard terminology is necessary for disrespectful and abusive care during childbirth, as well as the elaboration of a measurement instrument that is universally accepted.
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Objetivo: Desenvolver e avaliar um curso online sobre Escuta Empática para enfermeiros que atuam no cuidado a puérperas. Material e Método: Pesquisa metodológica de produção de um curso baseado no Design Instrucional ADDIE com duas unidades: "Introdução ao adoecimento psíquico decorrente do puerpério" e "Intervenção Escuta Empática". O conteúdo foi submetido à validação por especialistas em saúde materno-infantil e tecnologia da informação. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 15 especialistas, sendo 12 da área de saúde materno-infantil e três de tecnologia da informação. O curso foi avaliado pelos critérios de clareza, pertinência e abrangência, sendo o Coeficiente de Kappa (CK) modificado total de 0,95. Na avaliação, o curso obteve pontuação 0,94. As observações dos especialistas sobre as três atividades com CK menor que 1,0 referiram-se a sugestões sobre mudanças de layout, alterações de algumas expressões que poderiam gerar dúvidas aos participantes, e sugestão para inclusão de mais informações sobre a Escala de Depressão Pós-Parto de Edimburg enquanto suporte para diagnóstico dos transtornos psiquiátricos decorrentes do puerpério. Conclusão: O curso online sobre Escuta Empática teve seu conteúdo validado e foi avaliado como de boa qualidade. A aplicação de cursos em plataformas virtuais facilita o acesso dos enfermeiros à conteúdos atuais que podem contribuir para melhoria da prática clínica.
Objective: To develop and evaluate an online course on Empathic Listening for nurses involved in the care of postpartum women. Material and Method: Methodological research for the design of a course based on the ADDIE Instructional Design with two units: "Introduction to Psychological Illness Resulting from the Puerperium" and "Empathic Listening Intervention". The content was submitted for validation by experts in maternal and child health, as well as experts in information technology. Results: 15 specialists participated in the study, 12 from the field of maternal and child health and 3 from the field of information technology. The course was evaluated according to the criteria of clarity, relevance and scope, with an overall modified Kappa Coefficient of 0.95. In the evaluation, the course received a score of 0.94. The specialists' observations on the three activities with a Kappa Coefficient less than 1.0 related to suggestions for layout changes, changes to some expressions that could cause confusion among the participants, and suggestions to include more information on the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale as a tool for diagnosing psychiatric disorders resulting from the puerperium. Conclusion: The content of the online course on Empathic Listening was validated and found to be of good quality. The implementation of courses on virtual platforms facilitates nurses' access to up-to-date content that can help improve clinical practice.
Objetivo: Desarrollar y evaluar un curso en línea sobre Escucha Empática para enfermeros que actúan en el cuidado de la puérpera. Material y Método: Investigación metodológica para la producción de un curso basado en el Diseño Instruccional ADDIE con dos unidades: "Introducción a la enfermedad psicológica resultante del puerperio" e "Intervención de Escucha Empática". El contenido fue sometido a validación por expertos en salud maternoinfantil y tecnología de la información. Resultados: Participaron del estudio 15 especialistas, 12 del área de salud maternoinfantil y tres de informática. El curso fue evaluado según los criterios de claridad, pertinencia y alcance, con un Coeficiente Kappa (CK) total modificado de 0,95. En la evaluación, el curso obtuvo una puntuación de 0,94. Las observaciones de los especialistas sobre las tres actividades con CK menor a 1,0 se refirieron a sugerencias sobre cambios de formato, alteración de algunas expresiones que podrían generar dudas a los participantes, y sugerencia para la inclusión de más información sobre la Escala de Depresión Posparto de Edimburgo como apoyo para el diagnóstico de los trastornos psiquiátricos derivados del puerperio. Conclusión: El contenido del curso en línea sobre Escucha Empática fue validado y calificado como de buena calidad. La aplicación de cursos en plataformas virtuales facilita el acceso de los enfermeros a contenidos de actualidad que pueden contribuir a la mejora de la práctica clínica.
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ABSTRACT Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic Increased the risk of impairing the mother-infant bonding. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the early bond established between mother and infant and postpartum depression (PPD) in pregnancies that occurred during the pandemic period, to identify the factors that may have influenced these outcomes and to verify if there was an association between bonding and probable PPD. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of postpartum women from a public maternity hospital in the city of São Paulo conducted from February to June 2021, involving 127 mother-baby dyads. The initial data were collected in the immediate postpartum period and between 21-45 days after birth, using a semi-structured questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, gestational and birth conditions, and baby characteristics; the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ) were used to evaluate PPD and bonding, respectively. Results: The presence of probable PPD and unplanned pregnancies were associated with higher PBQ score and risk to impaired bonding (p = 0.001 and p = 0.004, respectively). EPDS showed a high prevalence of PPD (29.1%) and was not associated with any Studied variable. Probably, this high prevalence of probable PPD was due to the context of insecurity secondary to the pandemic. Conclusions: We observed an increase in the prevalence of probable PPD and unplanned pregnancies during the first 18 months of the pandemic, which were associated with worse scores in mother-infant bonding. The impaired bond can affect the future development of children born during this period.
RESUMO Objetivo: A pandemia do COVID-19 aumentou o risco de o vínculo entre mãe-bebê ser prejudicado. Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar o vínculo mãe-bebê estabelecido precocemente e a depressão puerperal (DP) em gestações que ocorreram durante a pandemia, identificar os fatores que podem ter influenciado esses resultados e verificar se houve associação entre o vínculo e a provável depressão puerperal. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com puérperas de uma maternidade pública da cidade de São Paulo, no período de fevereiro a junho de 2021, envolvendo 127 díades mãe-bebê. Os dados foram obtidos no puerpério imediato e 21 a 45 dias após o parto, utilizando-se um questionário semiestruturado sobre as características sociodemográficas, as condições de gestação e nascimento e características do recém-nascido; a escala de depressão puerperal de Edimburgo (EPDS) e o questionário de vínculo pós-parto (PBQ) foram utilizados para avaliar a presença de provável DP e o vínculo mãe-bebê, respectivamente. Resultados: A presença de provável DP e as gestações não planejadas foram associadas a maiores escores no PBQ e no risco de vínculo prejudicado (p = 0,001 e p = 0,004, respectivamente). A escala de Edimburgo mostrou alta prevalência de risco de depressão puerperal (29,1%) e não foi associada a nenhuma variável estudada. Provavelmente, a alta prevalência de provável DP foi secundária ao contexto de insegurança decorrente da pandemia. Conclusões: Observamos aumento na prevalência da provável DP e das gestações não planejadas durante os primeiros 18 meses da pandemia, os quais estiveram associados a piores escores no vínculo mãe-bebê. O prejuízo no vínculo pode afetar o desenvolvimento futuro das crianças geradas durante esse período.
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Resumen OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia de depresión posparto en una muestra de población mexicana por medio de la Escala de Edimburgo y los factores de riesgo asociados con su inicio MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, transversal, relacional y analítico efectuado en una muestra de población mexicana atendida entre los meses de marzo a julio del 2022 en cuatro hospitales de segundo y tercer nivel de cuatro entidades de la República Mexicana. Se aplicó la escala de Edimburgo a pacientes en el puerperio. Los datos obtenidos se procesaron con una técnica de regresión logística binaria ajustada para identificar los factores de riesgo más importantes de depresión posparto. RESULTADOS: De una muestra de 717 pacientes a quienes se aplicó la Escala de Edimburgo, 106 resultaron positivas a depresión posparto, lo que da una prevalencia del 14.9%. La edad promedio de las pacientes fue de 26 años (límites de 12 y 46). El estado civil soltera resultó un factor protector de depresión posparto y, en su contraparte, quienes estaban casadas tuvieron cierta predisposición a la depresión posparto. A mayor grado de escolaridad menor predisposición a la depresión posparto. CONCLUSIONES: Los principales factores de riesgo de depresión posparto fueron: el antecedente de trastornos psiquiátricos en la familia, depresión previa, dificultades económicas y ser soltera. Las pacientes pueden cursar con diversos factores de riesgo simultáneos, circunstancia que potencia el riesgo de depresión. Es primordial que el obstetra identifique los factores de riesgo desde el control prenatal, a fin de prevenir que el estado depresivo se agudice durante el puerperio.
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression in a Mexican population sample by means of the Edinburgh Scale and the risk factors associated with its onset. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, cross-sectional, relational and analytical study carried out in a sample of Mexican population attended from March to July 2022 in four second and third level hospitals in four Mexican states. The Edinburgh scale was applied to postpartum patients. The data obtained were processed with a binary logistic regression technique adjusted to identify the most important risk factors for postpartum depression. RESULTS: From a sample of 717 patients to whom the Edinburgh Scale was applied, 106 were positive for postpartum depression, giving a prevalence of 14.9%. The average age of the patients was 26 years (range 12 and 46). Unmarried marital status was a protective factor for postpartum depression and, on the other hand, those who were married had a certain predisposition to postpartum depression. The higher the level of schooling the lower the predisposition to postpartum depression. CONCLUSIONS: The main risk factors for postpartum depression were: history of psychiatric disorders in the family, previous depression, economic difficulties and being single. Patients may have several simultaneous risk factors, a circumstance that increases the risk of depression. It is essential for the obstetrician to identify the risk factors from the prenatal check-up, to prevent the depressive state from worsening during the puerperium.
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Background Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are persistent organic pollutants. Dietary exposure to PFCs among pregnant women may lead to elevated risks of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. Objective To estimate potential risk of dietary exposure to PFCs among pregnant women in Xuhui District, Shanghai, and the relationship between dietary PFCs exposure and risks of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. Methods This study was a small cohort study which recruited women residing in Xuhui District from July 2017 to September 2018. All information was collected through questionnaires by trained investigators. Basic information and dietary information were collected at the time of inclusion, where the dietary information was obtained through the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). A follow-up visit was conducted within 42 d after delivery to collect the occurrence of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. According to the results of dietary survey, sampling and PFCs level testing were conducted on commercially available staple foods, poultry and livestock meat, aquatic products, vegetables, milk and dairy products, eggs, etc. The food sampling points covered all subdistricts in Xuhui District, including farmers' markets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and shops. Daily exposure level and hazard ratio (HR) of PFCs per capita were calculated according to the dietary survey and laboratory testing. Logistic regression was used to estimate the relationship between PFCs exposure and the risks of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. The levels of PFCs exposure were further divided into 4 groups according to interquartile range, and OR and Ptrend value were calculated respectively. Results A total of 345 pregnant women were recruited in this study, whose average age was (29.61±4.92) years. Among them, 26.37% subjects reported at least one adverse event during pregnancy, and 30.14% subjects reported an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score ≥12. A total of 132 food samples were collected and tested, and PFCs were positive mainly in milk and dairy products, poultry meat, livestock meat, eggs, fresh water products, and sea water products. The PFCs positive rate in fresh water products was the highest, reaching 100%. The average concentration of PFCs in the positive samples was 0.018-2.10 μg·kg−1. The HR of PFCs was 4.44. A higher risk of postpartum depression was found along with a higher perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) exposure level (Ptrend=0.02). Conclusion Dietary PFCs exposure may pose a health risk to pregnant women. The study findings suggest that decreasing the intake of freshwater products might help reduce the risk of PFCs exposure among pregnant women in Xuhui district, Shanghai.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the incidence and influencing factors of postpartum depression and anxiety in Urumqi during the coronavirus disease （COVID-19） epidemic period in 2020. MethodsResearch subjects were the parturients who underwent postpartum health checkups in a third class hospital in Urumqi from January 2020 to December 2020. The maternal socio demographic and obstetric information were collected， and PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales were used for screening of PPD and PPA. Calcaneal bone mineral density of the parturients was measured by French Pegasus ultrasonic bone densitometer. After univariate analysis of the related influencing factors of PPD and PPA， multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between mental disorders and various influencing factors. ResultsA total of 2 490 puerpera participated in the survey. The incidences of PPD and PPA in 2020 were 13.4 % and 10.8 %， respectively. Six factors with statistical differences after univariate analysis were included in multivariate binary logistic regression analysis. The final results suggested that age over 35 （OR=1.707，95%CI：1.142‒2.551）， unemployment （OR=1.478，95%CI：1.003‒2.205）， multipara（OR=1.340，95%CI：1.037‒1.733）， bone loss and osteoporosis （OR=1.434，95%CI： 1.076‒1.910） were the risk factors of PPD， while breastfeeding （OR=0.466，95%CI： 0.301‒0.721） was a protective factor. Ages between 18‒24 （OR=1.559，95%CI：1.282‒3.097） and cesarean section （OR=1.433，95%CI： 1.105‒1.859） were the risk factors of PPA， while ages between 30‒34 years old （OR=0.524，95%CI： 0.332‒0.827）， occupation as medical staff （OR=0.282，95%CI： 0.807‒0.919）， breastfeeding （OR=0.530，95%CI： 0.330‒0.850） were protective factors. ConclusionIncidences of PPD and PPA are in middle-low levels during COVID-19 epidemic period. Age， occupation， delivery mode， delivery times， feeding pattern and bone mineral density are the influencing factors. Screen coverage of PPD and PPA in special period should be strengthened， and measures should be taken to reduce the risk.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of epidural analgesia plus dexmedetomidine infusion on postpartum depression in parturients with natural childbirth. MethodsWe selected 70 parturients aged between 22 and 36， with singleton， term， cephalic presentation， natural delivery and ASA class I or Ⅱ. The cases undergoing epidural analgesia with ropivacaine and sufentanil were randomly divided into two groups by using a random number table （n=35 for each group）. The control group （Group C） used intravenous infusion of normal saline， while the experimental group （Group D） used equivalent volumes of intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine. Participants were followed up at 1， 6， 12 weeks after childbirth to assess the severity of postpartum depression. Blood samples were collected at 12 h and 48 h after childbirth to measure the serum prolactin levels. The hemodynamic （HR and MAP） changes， VAS scores， and Ramsay scores were recorded at five time points： before analgesia （T1）， 10 min after analgesia （T2）， 30 min after analgesia （T3）， 12 h （T4） and 24 h （T5） after delivery. The number of analgesia pump presses and adverse events were also documented. ResultsCompared with Group C， Group D showed significantly lower EPDS scores at 1 week after childbirth， significantly higher prolactin concentrations at 12 h and 48 h after childbirth， significantly lower VAS scores at T2， T3 and T4， significantly higher Ramsay score at T3 and significantly reduced number of analgesia pump presses （P < 0.05）. ConclusionEpidural analgesia plus intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine can alleviate early postpartum depression in women undergoing natural delivery， promote early prolactin secretion and provide a safe and effective adjunctive analgesic and sedative effect.
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Context: Postpartum depression (PPD) is onset of depressive symptoms in postpartum period from 2 weeks to 1 year. It causes maternal morbidity and long?term negative effects on growth and development of infant and child. It is often unreported and underdiagnosed. Aims: (1) To estimate the prevalence of PPD,(2) To determine socio?demographic, clinical, and obstetric correlates of the same. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was done in urban and rural areas of District Aligarh. Methods: A total of 304 females between 6 weeks and 6 months’ postpartum period giving consent were included in this study. Sociodemographic, obstetric, and clinico-social factors were recorded using predesigned, pretested questionnaire. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score ?10 was used to screen for PPD and International Classification of Disease (ICD?10) criteria for confirmation. Statistical Analysis Used: Correlates of PPD were determined using logistic regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of PPD was 9.5% using EPDS and was confirmed by ICD?10 criteria. History of abortion (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 6.0, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 2.2–16.5), poor relationship with in?laws(AOR: 5.1; 95% CI 1.3–20.5), marital conflict (AOR: 13.3; 95% CI 2.2–77.6), and substance abuse in husband (AOR: 3.1; 95% CI 1.1–9.0) were found to be significant correlates for PPD. Conclusions: About one in every 10 postpartum females suffered from depression but did not seek health care for the same. Women facing social pathologies such as substance abuse in husband, marital conflict, and poor relationship with in?laws are more at risk of PPD. Screening for PPD should be included in the maternal and child health care programs to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.
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Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensional concept and an essential health component that usually includes both positive and negative aspects of life. The measure of health-related QoL (HRQOL) enables health agencies and social partners to address areas of public health importance and formulate policies which eventually demonstrate the impact of health on QoL. Women form an important pillar of society as they are the primary caretaker of children and elders in every country of the world and therefore, the QoL of women determines the health of the next generation and future public health challenges for families, communities, and the health-care system. Providing health services at par with quality is the need of the hour and a very important health goal considering women's health. Poor delivery of clinical care, failure to meet the professional standards of patient care by health-care providers, mistreatment and abuse by health-care professionals, and inequitable delivery of care are some of the key issues in the delivery of quality maternal health-care services in India and therefore primary health-care professionals should be made familiar with the concept of the HRQoL in the community they are serving. Indian health-care systems need to address to the inequalities and taking off the consumer-centric, market approach of privately run corporate health facilities along with setting up of accountability of all the stakeholders to provide quality care, especially in the government-run facilities and creating a promising environment in health care for women focusing on pregnant and postpartum mothers.
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Background: The perinatal period is well established as an increased risk for development of serious mood disorders. Maternal mental health in developing countries gets less than its due attention. The present study was undertaken to evaluate mood changes in Peripartum period in our population and to identify demographic, obstetric, social and psychosocial risk factors associated with Peripartum depression using established scales.Material & Methods:A prospective, observational, longitudinal study conducted in PK das institute of medical science, vaniyamkulam, with 387 perinatal women for 12 months (February 2018� January 2019). Various scales EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), CMSS (Couple Marital Satisfaction Scale, IMS (Index of Marital Satisfaction), LES (Life Event Scale) were studied in Peripartum Period.Results:Among a total of 387 participants about half 189 (48.8%) were in 19-25 years of Age. Almost 30% and 40% had dissatisfied married life as per the CMS and IMS scales respectively. Just above 42% were screen positive for depression antenatally with EPDS & 39% (n = 151) in the immediate postpartum period. From these 151 screen positive cases in immediate postpartum period, 138 participants were followed up at 4-6 weeks (13 were lost to follow up) and up to 115 of 138 (83.3%) were screen positive for depression (N= 387, 29.7%), which was statistically significant (p<0.001). With EPDS during antenatal period there was no statistically significant relationship of depression with Education (p = 0.195), Occupation (p = 0.651) and pregnancy planned or unplanned (p = 0.223), whereas, Joint family, participants with dissatisfied marital relationship had increased risk of depression as evidenced by IMS and CMSS (p < 0.001). Participants with a previous male gender baby had less risk of developing depression (p< 0.001) & participants with previous 2 female children had increased risk of depression (p< 0.001).Conclusions:This study highlights importance of screening for maternal mental health problems during Peripartum period. Depression in immediate postpartum period is good predictor for increased risk of depression at 4-6 weeks postpartum
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RESUMEN Introducción. La depresión postparto es una patología caracterizada por sentimientos de tristeza y culpa después del parto y durante el primer año. La importancia del apoyo de la pareja durante esta etapa nueva y difícil para las puérperas, es de gran ayuda dado que las madres no se sienten solas, eliminando de cierto grado la tristeza que se podría generar por dificultades de crianza hacia el bebé, sumado a ello el desencadenante del declive hormonal. Objetivo. Determinar la asociación entre la depresión postparto y el apoyo de la pareja en mujeres de un centro materno infantil en Lima, 2020. Métodos. Estudio observacional, descriptivo correlacional, de corte transversal conformado por una muestra de 122 mujeres en quienes se aplicaron la Escala de Edimburgo y la Escala de Apoyo de la Pareja, además de cumplir con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. En el análisis estadístico inferencial se aplicó el coeficiente de correlación Rho de Spearman. Resultados. Según el presente estudio, el 20,5% dio positivo para depresión postparto (DPP). Según las dimensiones del apoyo de la pareja y su correlación con la DPP, se demostró que el apoyo emocional resultó Rho = -0,464; el apoyo instrumental, Rho = -0,402 y; el apoyo informativo, Rho = -0,388. Se demostró una correlación inversa y moderada en cada una de las dimensiones. Conclusión. El apoyo de la pareja está relacionado inversamente con la depresión postparto en mujeres. La participación de la pareja en el postparto podría reducir las probabilidades de desarrollar esta patología dentro del primer año postparto.
ABSTRACT Introduction. Postpartum depression is a pathology characterized by feelings of sadness and guilt after delivery and during the first year. The importance of partner support during this new and difficult stage for postpartum women is of great help given that mothers do not feel alone, eliminating to a certain degree the sadness that could be generated by difficulties in raising the baby in addition to this, the trigger for hormonal decline. Objective. To determine the association between postpartum depression and partner support in women from a maternal and child center in Lima, 2020. Methods. Observational, descriptive correlational, cross-sectional study whose sample was 122 women who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria in whom the Edinburgh Scale and the Partner Support Scale were applied. Spearman's Rho Correlation coefficient was applied in the inferential statistical analysis. Results. Of the total number of women who participated in the study, 20.5% tested positive for postpartum depression (PPD). According to the dimensions of partner support and its correlation with PPD, it was shown that emotional support was Rho = -0.464; instrumental support, Rho = -0.402; and informational support, Rho = -0.388. An inverse and moderate correlation was demonstrated in each of the dimensions. Conclusion. Partner support is inversely related to postpartum depression in women. The participation of the couple in the postpartum period could reduce the chances of developing this pathology within the first year postpartum.
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Objective:To investigate the status and correlation of 6 weeks postpartum self-compassion, alexithymia and postpartum depression in preterm mothers separated from their infants.Methods:Convenience sampling method was used to select 300 premature mothers separated from their infants in Binzhou Medical University Hospital as the research objects. A cross-sectional survey was conducted by the general data, the Chinese version of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-C), the Chinese version of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).Results:The total scores of SCS-C, TAS-20 and EPDS at 6 weeks postpartum were (19.94 ± 2.64), (48.74 ± 3.87) and (10.61 ± 3.07) respectively. The self-compassion ability was negatively correlated with alexithymia and postpartum depression ( r = -0.365, -0.313, both P<0.01), alexithymia was positively correlated with postpartum depression ( r = 0.657, P<0.01). Alexithymia played a partial mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion and postpartum depression, accounting for 72.83% of the total effect. Conclusions:Self-compassion and alexithymia are both important factors affecting postpartum depression in premature mothers separated from their infants. By enhancing emotional cognition and processing ability of premature mothers, self-compassion ability can be improved to reduce the incidence of postpartum depression.
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Purpose@#This study was conducted to bring together studies on the common nursing interventions for postpartum depression (PPD) and their outcomes. It aims to provide interpretation of relevant findings to help further enhance the nursing care of patients with postpartum depression.@*Design and Methods@#A systematic literature review (SLR) approach was utilized to synthesize studies related to the management of postpartum depression and its outcomes. One hundred five studies (105) were initially retrieved from three online databases. Eventually, fifteen studies were included in this review after the screening process on quality and risk of bias assessments. Codes were identified from the included studies and were clustered into themes. A thematic map was formulated to visualize the interconnections of the nursing interventions for postpartum depression and its outcomes. @*Findings@#Nurses caring for patients with postpartum depression usually practice PPD education, perinatal assessment, PPD counseling, nurse-delivered psychotherapy, providing social support, drug administration, complementary and alternative therapy combined with conventional management, and patient referral. These nursing practices for postpartum depression yielded the following outcomes: (1) symptom alleviation, (2) empowerment, (3) positive feedback, and (4) negative outcomes.@*Conclusions and Recommendations@#There is a range of nursing interventions for postpartum depression. This review highlights the significant roles of PPD education and nursing assessment and emphasizes these interventions to be practiced not only after childbirth but also during the prenatal period to identify at-risk patients and provide early intervention. This review also emphasizes the need for more coordinated care and a multidisciplinary approach, including patient referral, to achieve better outcomes in the care of postpartum depression patients. This relates to the acknowledgment of the various factors contributing to the development of postpartum depression and its lack of clear etiology.
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Abstract Research regarding the association between child temperament and maternal symptoms of depression remains inconclusive. This study aimed to compare the temperament of babies during their first year of life in relation to their mother's depression symptoms in pregnancy and/or postpartum. The study also identified risk factors for negative affectivity, extraversion, and effortful control. Fifty-four mother-infant dyads participated in the study, divided according to maternal depression symptoms into four groups: symptoms during pregnancy, postpartum, at both times, and without symptoms. The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale and Infant Behavior Questionnaire were used. Children of mothers with depression symptoms had higher negative affectivity scores, activity levels, and lower effortful control scores. The prediction analysis revealed that negative affectivity and effortful control were explained by maternal postpartum depression symptoms, indicating that caring for the mother in her adaptation to motherhood can prevent impairment to infant temperament.
Resumo As pesquisas ainda são inconclusivas quanto à associação entre temperamento da criança e sintomas depressivos maternos. Este estudo teve por objetivo comparar o temperamento de bebês durante o primeiro ano de vida, diferenciando-os quanto à presença de sintomas depressivos maternos na gestação e/ou pós-parto e identificar fatores de risco para afeto negativo, extroversão e controle com esforço. Participaram 54 díades mãe-bebê, divididas quanto aos sintomas depressivos maternos em quatro grupos: sintomas na gestação, no pós-parto, nos dois momentos e sem sintomas depressivos. Utilizou-se a escala de Depressão Pós-Parto de Edimburgo e Infant Behavior Questionnaire. Filhos de mães com sintomas depressivos obtiveram maiores escores de afeto negativo, nível de atividade e menor escore de controle com esforço. Na análise de predição, o afeto negativo e controle com esforço foram explicados pelos sintomas depressivos maternos pós-parto, sinalizando que cuidar da mãe, em sua adaptação à maternidade, pode evitar prejuízos ao temperamento infantil.
Resumén Las investigaciónes no son concluyentes con respecto a la asociación entre temperamento infantil y síntomas depresivos maternos. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo comparar el temperamento de bebés durante el primer año de vida, diferenciándolos en cuanto a la presencia de síntomas depresivos maternos en el embarazo y/o el posparto y identificando factores de riesgo para afecto negativo, extroversión y control con esfuerzo. Participaron 54 díadas madre-bebé, divididas en cuatro grupos: síntomas depresivos maternos gestacionales, posparto, en los dos momentos y sin síntomas depresivos. Se utilizaron la Escala de Depresión Posparto de Edimburgo y el Cuestionario de Comportamiento Infantil. Hijos de madres con síntomas depresivos tenían puntajes más altos de afecto negativo, nivel de actividad y más bajos de control con esfuerzo. En el análisis de predicción, síntomas depresivos maternos posparto explicaron afecto negativo y control con esfuerzo, señalizando que cuidar de la adaptación de la madre a la maternidad, puede prevenir daños al temperamento infantil.
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Objetivo: Objetivo: Diante da necessidade do aprofundamento da temática para a enfermagem, o objetivo do presente estudo foi revisar produções científicas que investigaram como é realizada a assistência de enfermagem na depressão pós-parto e sua importância para a saúde da puérpera. Método: O estudo trata-se de uma Revisão Integrativa da Literatura. As bases de dados consultadas foram BVS, SciELO, LILACS, Ministério da Saúde e OMS. Resultados: De acordo com o texto foram encontrados durante a pesquisa 58 artigos, os quais sofreram seleção e 11 compõem a amostra final. Os estudos foram publicados num intervalo de tempo de cinco anos, no entanto, não existem estudos suficientes que padronizem uma ferramenta para o diagnóstico e nem que mostrem como têm sido realizados esses diagnósticos nas unidades de saúde. Sendo notória a necessidade de realização de mais estudos sobre o assunto, esclarecendo as principais dúvidas, solucionando os problemas encontrados e possibilitando a agregação de conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde neste processo. Conclusão: Os profissionais da saúde devem buscar mais conhecimento se habilitando para um atendimento cada vez melhor, proporcionando tratamento precoce, favorecendo uma rápida e surpreendente recuperação da puérpera
Objective: Given the need to deepen the theme for nursing, the aim of this study was to review scientific productions that investigated how nursing care is performed in postpartum depression and its importance for the health of the puerperal. Method: The study is an Integrative Literature Review. The databases consulted were VHL, SciELO, LILACS, Ministry of Health and WHO. Results: According to the text, 58 articles were found during the study, which were selected and 11 compose the final sample. The studies were published within five years, however, there are not enough studies to standardize a diagnostic tool or show how these diagnoses have been made in health units. The need to conduct more studies on the subject is notorious, clarifying the main doubts, solving the problems encountered and enabling the aggregation of knowledge of health professionals in this process. Conclusion: Health professionals should seek more knowledge by enabling themselves to better care, providing early treatment, favoring a rapid and surprising recovery of the puerperal woman.
Objetivo: Dada la necesidad de profundizar el tema de enfermería, el objetivo de este estudio fue revisar las producciones científicas que investigaron cómo se realiza el cuidado de enfermería en la depresión posparto y su importancia para la salud del puerperal. Método: El estudio es una Revisión Integrativa de la Literatura. Las bases de datos consultadas fueron BVS, SciELO, LILACS, Ministerio de Salud y OMS. Resultados: Según el texto, durante el estudio se encontraron 58 artículos, los cuales fueron seleccionados y 11 componen la muestra final. Los estudios fueron publicados dentro de los cinco años, sin embargo, no hay suficientes estudios para estandarizar una herramienta diagnóstica o mostrar cómo se han realizado estos diagnósticos en las unidades de salud. La necesidad de realizar más estudios sobre el tema es notoria, aclarando las principales dudas, resolviendo los problemas encontrados y posibilitando la agregación de conocimientos de los profesionales de la salud en este proceso. Conclusión: Los profesionales de la salud deben buscar más conocimientos permitiéndose una mejor atención, proporcionando un tratamiento temprano, favoreciendo una recuperación rápida y sorprendente de la mujer en el posparto