Prevalence of Perinatal Anxiety and Related Disorders in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(11), P. e2343711 - e2343711

Published: Nov. 17, 2023

Anxiety disorders are associated with poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Women in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) thought to be disproportionally burdened by these disorders, yet their prevalence is unclear.

Language: Английский

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Exploring prenatal depression and postpartum depression: Findings from a prospective cohort study at University Hospital Obstetrics in Damascus

Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 103(20), P. e38170 - e38170

Published: May 17, 2024

The perinatal period is crucial for both mother and newborn, mental health, including prenatal postpartum depression (PPD), a significant aspect. Screening these disorders allows early treatment helps prevent risks to child. This prospective cohort study was carried out at University Hospital Obstetrics in Damascus City. first phase during the third trimester of pregnancy second involved follow-up assessment after 6 weeks delivery. Arabic-validated version Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale questionnaire (EPDS) used. A cutoff 13 or higher used determine presence probable assessments. Of 347 pregnant women, 38.6% had (PND). 295 patients have achieved assessment, which 30.2% PPD. Furthermore, 42.6% who PND developed PPD on follow-up. Binary logistic regression indicated that predicted by non-Syrian nationality, paternal absence, poor financial status, number previous pregnancies, history independent pregnancy. PPD, work status. Findings underscore potential value screening depressive symptoms as predictive measure. It recommended women with receive heightened attention care, irrespective timing their episodes.

Language: Английский

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Correlational Insights into Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Lebanon

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(8), P. 1027 - 1027

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a prevalent childhood neurodevelopmental disorder with complex etiology involving genetic and environmental factors, causes impairments across various life domains substantial social economic burden. Identifying correlates to prevent its onset decrease incidence is crucial. To our knowledge, study represents the first case–control investigation of Lebanese ADHD patients explore potential correlations between familial, maternal, child health variables enhance understanding aid in prevention efforts. We recruited 61 58 matched controls aged 6–24 years from all districts Lebanon. The data analyze were collected using questionnaire. employed statistical tests, including independent samples t-test Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test. conducted multivariate logistic regression analysis identify statistically significant factors explaining likelihood. observed male predominance (68.9%) among patients. Maternal anemia during pregnancy (OR = 3.654; 95% CI [1.158–11.529]), maternal self-reported stress 3.268; [1.263–8.456]), neonatal jaundice 5.020; [1.438–17.532]), familial history 12.033; [2.950–49.072]) significantly associated increased odds disorder. On other hand, breastfeeding 0.263; [0.092–0.757]) was identified as protective factor against ADHD. This pilot shed light on risk population. results are relevant, some could be avoidable. Further rigorous required expand upon assist early detection, prevention, intervention strategies targeting

Language: Английский

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Pregnancy through the Looking-Glass: correlates of disordered eating attitudes among a sample of Lebanese pregnant women

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Sept. 26, 2023

Despite the risks of gestational disordered eating for both mother and fetus, research into this subject is scarce within developing countries, particularly in Lebanon. Our study's objective was to delve predictors attitudes during pregnancy among a sample Lebanese pregnant women while assessing potential mediating effect body dissatisfaction between psychosocial factors pregnancy.We framed cross-sectional study, built on self-report measures. Pregnant 18 years old above were recruited from all governorates through an online survey (N = 433).The results showed that higher pregnancy-specific hassles (Beta 0.19), media celebrities' influence 0.22), 0.17) significantly associated with increased pregnancy; whereas perceived social support -0.03), lower socio-economic status -0.84), multigravidity -0.96) less pregnancy. Body mediated association attitudes, appearance concerns attitudes.Our study highlighted antenatal care, Lebanon, should no longer be limited biological monitoring but rather seek identify possible disorders mental health threats. Further investigations following longitudinal designs pursue identifying additional correlates clinical context, furtherance consolidating screening programs building targeted treatment strategies.

Language: Английский

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Prenatal and postnatal depression: prevalence, and risk factors among women seen at University Hospital Obstetrics in Damascus: a prospective cohort study, a call for early screening

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 13, 2023

Background The perinatal period is an important and sensitive for both mother her newborn. Mental health a significant component can be marred by several issues, the most common of which are prenatal postpartum depression. Screening these disorders provides golden opportunity to provide treatment avoid risks child. Methods This prospective cohort study was carried out at University Hospital Obstetrics in Damascus City, using convince sampling approach conducted over two phases. first phase during third trimester pregnancy second involved follow-up assessment after 6 weeks delivery. Depression done Arabic-validated version Edinburgh Postnatal Scale questionnaire (EPDS). A cutoff 13 or higher used determine presence probable depression assessments. Results Of 347 pregnant women, 134 (38.6%) had score EPDS > testing positive (PND). 295 patients have achieved assessment, 89 (30.2%) (PPD). Furthermore, 44 (42.5%) who PND developed PPD Self-harm thoughts were more gestation (7.8% versus 2.3%). On multinomial regression, risk factors Non- Syrian nationality [AOR = 3.25, p- value 0.01], father not alive 2.71, P- 0.001], history independent 4.68, < 0.001]. while 2.54, 0.01] earlier 2.74, Conclusion demonstrated high rates settings. rate than weeks. highlights importance early screening applying effective management strategies obtain healthy bond with newborn their well-being, especially

Language: Английский

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Psychometric performance assessment of the Arabic version of the pregnancy experience scale–brief version (PES–brief) in an Arabic-speaking population

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 174, P. 111499 - 111499

Published: Sept. 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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Validation of an Arabic version of the eating disorder inventory’s body dissatisfaction subscale among adolescents, adults, and pregnant women

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Oct. 19, 2023

The 9-item Body Dissatisfaction Subscale (BDS) of the Eating Disorder Inventory is one most used tools for assessing thinness-oriented body dissatisfaction in research and clinical practice. However, no validated Arabic version this scale exists to date. In study, we sought validate instrument three samples native Arabic-speaking adolescents, adults, pregnant women from Lebanon.A total 826 555 433 were included. To examine factor structure BDS, performed an exploratory analysis (EFA), using a principal component via FACTOR software on first split-half subsample among Lebanese adults. We data second adult sample conduct Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) through SPSS AMOS v.29 software. That verified model was tested CFA adolescents women.The EFA showed bidimensional with all 9 items retained divided into 1 = Satisfaction (negatively-worded items) 2 (positively-worded items). demonstrated invariable goodness-of-fit studied populations. McDonald's omega values also adequate samples, demonstrating its reliability. Moreover, BDS invariance across sex both Finally, higher scores correlated more disordered eating, less appreciation functionality appreciation, thus attesting convergent validity scale. addition, positively depression anxiety scores, indicating patterns divergent validity.In light our findings, endorse use by healthcare professionals countries, order assess appropriate timely manner ease early referral specialist, thereby preventing deleterious health-related risks associated condition.Body conceptualized as pejorative subjective assessment one's own discontent visual perception it or particular feature appearance, which considered be important global measure stress related body. has been found predictor development eating disorder occurs individuals different mental disorders. thinness-focused dissatisfaction, but not yet Arabic. end, aimed translate present would turn facilitate improve practices nations. findings provide support psychometric properties examining Lebanon.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Pregnancy-Related Anxiety: A Systematic Review

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(9)

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Background: Pregnancy is a unique period of life that can overwhelm an expectant mother with experiences psychological ambivalence, concretized by emotional disturbances, sudden transitions from exhaustion to exaltation, or even mixed anxiety. Objective: To determine the prevalence pregnancy-related anxiety and its associated factors among pregnant women. Methods: We followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A structured literature review was carried out using component PICO framework. The search conducted in Medline, Ovid, Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed. combination relevant terms used. Electronic searches were supplemented manual references included studies articles. duplicate citations identified removed. Results: total 69 articles through searches, while 13 met inclusion criteria. characteristics results discussed, regarding study design, screening tools, prevalence, onset, risk Conclusions: Anxiety disorders are common during pregnancy. There wide variability measurement, subsequently range reported rates. Several anxiety, such as younger age, low income, past history stillbirth, unwanted pregnancy, current comorbidity, mental illness. Key words: Pregnancy, factors, systematic review, PRISMA.

Language: Английский

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Pregnancy Experience Scale: Original and Brief Versions

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 25

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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