Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Depression
occurring
during
pregnancy,
often
known
as
antenatal
depression,
is
a
significant
mental
illness
with
negative
impacts
on
the
mother's
health,
health
of
unborn
baby,
and
general
welfare
family.
The
condition
linked
to
various
pregnancy
outcomes,
such
preterm
birth,
low
birth
weight,
elevated
risks
gestational
diabetes,
preeclampsia.
signs
symptoms
depression
in
do
not
differ
from
at
any
time.
Another
that
may
resemble
hyperthyroidism,
which
characterized
by
increased
levels
thyroid
hormones.
Excessive
hormones
can
impact
mood,
energy
levels,
overall
well-being.
It
crucial
differentiate
between
related
function
clinical
depression.
This
case
report
could
serve
comprehensive
approach
addressing
management
hyperthyroidism.
involves
multidisciplinary
approach,
includes
collaboration
obstetricians,
endocrinologists,
professionals.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Background
The
perinatal
period
is
a
time
of
increased
vulnerability
regarding
maternal
mental
health
status.
Although
guidelines
and
policies
have
been
published
for
disorders
(PMHDs)
screening
in
China,
the
knowledge,
attitudes,
support
needs
nurses
midwives
toward
implementing
programs
during
pregnancy
remain
unclear.
Thus,
this
study
aimed
to
investigate
knowledge
PMHDs,
attitudes
related
among
obstetrics
gynecology
(OB/GYN)
central
region
China
while
identifying
influencing
factors.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
14
cities
Hubei,
using
convenience
sampling
from
July
October
2023.
Chinese
version
Perinatal
Mental
Health
Knowledge
Questionnaire,
Attitudes
Scale,
Care
Facilities
Support
Needs
Scale
were
used
PMHDs
OB/GYN
midwives,
respectively.
Data
analyzed
SPSS
27.0.
Descriptive
inferential
statistics
performed,
with
p
-value
<0.05
considered
statistically
significant.
Results
average
scores
6.09
±
1.99
(total
score:
13),
47.67
8.80
80),
29.35
4.66
35),
After
adjusting
years
nursing
experience
experience,
multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
indicated
that
having
health-related
education
or
work
[adjusted
OR
(aOR)
=
1.43,
0.01],
being
(aOR
1.78,
<
0.001),
working
specialist
maternity
hospitals
1.55,
0.001)
significantly
associated
higher
scores;
1.59,
0.014)
1.42,
0.01)
scores.
Conclusion
demonstrated
insufficient
moderate
screening,
great
need
screening.
To
address
these
issues,
medical
organizations
relevant
government
sectors
should
enhance
training
on
provide
professional
promote
routine
improve
outcomes.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Introduction
Depression
and
anxiety
during
pregnancy
after
childbirth
are
a
considerable
global
public
health
burden,
but
data
on
their
magnitude
-
which
is
critical
for
effective
intervention
limited
in
Uganda.
We
investigated
the
prevalence
risk
factors
perinatal
depression
among
women
who
visited
clinics
southwestern
Methods
From
June
to
August
2022,
cross-sectional
study
was
conducted
attending
at
20
different
healthcare
facilities
Participants
were
chosen
by
multi-stage
clustered
sampling.
To
screen
depression,
Edinburgh
Postnatal
Scale
used,
while
symptoms
evaluated
using
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder-7
Scale.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
performed
identify
anxiety.
Results
A
total
of
517
participants
enrolled.
The
overall
10.6%,
1.7%.
antepartum
(APD)
postpartum
(PPD)
9.9%
10.8%,
respectively,
(APA)
(PPA)
1.0%
3%.
Adequate
partner
support
protective
against
APD
(p
=
0.036),
history
stressful
situations
predicted
0.001).
mental
illness
increased
likelihood
PPD
0.004).
There
no
statistically
significant
Conclusion
Perinatal
highly
prevalent
primarily
associated
with
psychosocial
Thus,
screening
incorporation
social
strategies
into
routine
care
services
may
be
beneficial.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Abstract
Background
Women
from
areas
of
social
deprivation
and
minority
ethnic
groups
are
more
likely
to
experience
poor
physical
health
have
higher
rates
mental
problems
relative
women
less
socially
disadvantaged
groups.
However,
very
little
research
has
examined
this
in
relation
perinatal
anxiety.
The
current
study
aims
determine
prevalence,
risk
factors
desire
for
treatment
anxiety
three
regions
the
UK
with
diverse
regional
characteristics.
Methods
completed
measures
early,
mid-,
late-pregnancy
postpartum.
Participants
were
included
UK:
Region
1
=
North
East
England
&
Cumbria
n
512;
2
London
Thames
665;
3
West
Midlands
705.
Results
Prevalence
was
lower
(OR
0.63
95%
CI
0.45
0.89)
0.72
0.52
0.98)
3.
Analysis
showed
effect
neighbourhood
socioeconomic
on
differed
by
region.
In
affluent
regions,
living
a
deprived
had
greater
impact
than
Other
associated
period
identifying
as
being
‘mixed
or
multiple’
Conclusions
Neighbourhood
is
better
predictor
either
alone.
mixed
backgrounds
may
warrant
attention
terms
screening
support
Self-reported
found
be
low.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Health
during
pregnancy
is
a
key
determinant
of
population
health,
with
approximately
85%
women
worldwide
experiencing
in
their
lifetime.
However,
due
to
different
living
conditions
(local
policies,
habits,
etc.),
medical
(genetic
testing,
medication,
and
previous
experiences
(number
miscarriages,
pregnant
suffer
from
wide
range
complications
at
the
time
conception,
which
will
increase
likelihood
adverse
outcomes,
such
as
stillbirth,
preterm
labor,
birth
defects.
These
factors
also
contribute
physical
health
fetus
after
birth.
In
addition,
there
are
some
areas
where
proper
contraceptive
knowledge
has
not
been
disseminated
childbearing
age,
led
number
unwanted
pregnancies.
Doctors
government
should
pay
more
attention
illnesses
provide
them
appropriate
support
have
smooth
delivery.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Similar
to
other
countries,
reproductive-age
women
in
Nepal
frequently
encounter
diverse
mental
disorders,
yet
they
receive
inadequate
screening
and
attention.
This
research
seeks
address
this
gap
by
conducting
a
comprehensive
examination
of
the
prevalence
factors
associated
with
disorders
Nepal.
study
used
nationally
representative
Demographic
Health
Survey
2022
dataset
examine
association
between
potential
confounders.
Screening
tools
for
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD-7)
Patient
Questionnaire
(PHQ-9)
were
employed,
descriptive
inferential
statistics,
including
linear
regression
structural
equation
modeling,
utilized
analysis.
The
found
that
22%
Nepalese
aged
15
49
reported
anxiety
symptoms,
while
5%
depressive
symptoms.
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
reveals
had
most
significant
positive
effect
on
depression
(β
=
0.683,
p
<
0.001),
followed
emotional
violence
0.139,
0.001).
Marital
status
0.072,
0.001)
presence
genital
discharge
0.084,
or
ulcer
0.058,
last
12
months
also
higher
levels
depression.
Conversely,
self-rated
health
(β=-0.121,
was
negatively
depression,
indicating
better-perceived
linked
lower
Although
symptoms
is
than
there
relationship
these
two.
Consequently,
it
crucial
identified
contributing
population
group
through
behavioral
policy
interventions
enhance
well-being
women.
Frontiers in Global Women s Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Coronavirus
Disease-19
pandemic
had
an
adverse
impact
on
the
mental
health
of
public
worldwide,
but
problem
is
worst
among
pregnant
women
due
to
social
distancing
policies
and
mandatory
lockdown,
including
prenatal
care
services.
As
a
result,
prevalence
depression
anxiety
could
increase
during
pandemic,
particularly
women.
Thus,
purpose
this
review
determine
magnitude
contributing
factors
in
Ethiopia.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Depression
occurring
during
pregnancy,
often
known
as
antenatal
depression,
is
a
significant
mental
illness
with
negative
impacts
on
the
mother's
health,
health
of
unborn
baby,
and
general
welfare
family.
The
condition
linked
to
various
pregnancy
outcomes,
such
preterm
birth,
low
birth
weight,
elevated
risks
gestational
diabetes,
preeclampsia.
signs
symptoms
depression
in
do
not
differ
from
at
any
time.
Another
that
may
resemble
hyperthyroidism,
which
characterized
by
increased
levels
thyroid
hormones.
Excessive
hormones
can
impact
mood,
energy
levels,
overall
well-being.
It
crucial
differentiate
between
related
function
clinical
depression.
This
case
report
could
serve
comprehensive
approach
addressing
management
hyperthyroidism.
involves
multidisciplinary
approach,
includes
collaboration
obstetricians,
endocrinologists,
professionals.
