Associations between breastfeeding intention, breastfeeding practices and post‐natal depression during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A multi‐country cross‐sectional study

Maternal and Child Nutrition, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Nov. 9, 2022

Abstract Associations between breastfeeding intention, duration and post‐natal depression (PND) have been shown in pre‐COVID‐19 studies. However, studies during COVID‐19 not examined the associations practices, PND an international sample of women, taking into consideration related factors. This is first study to address this gap as both may be affected by COVID‐19, important long‐term effects on women's infant's health. A cross‐sectional internet‐based survey was conducted with 3253 women from five countries: Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom July November 2021. The results showed that who intended breastfeed pregnancy had lower odds having than did intend to. Women no intention but actually breastfed greater (AOR 1.75) breastfed. While there statistical significance expressed breast milk feeding multivariable logistic regression models, shorter directly they planned 1.58) those longer even after adjusting for covariates including COVID‐19‐related variables. These findings suggested importance working their intention. Tailored support required ensure needs are met at same time care maternal mental health beyond pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Assessing the Risk of Depression Tendency in Pregnancy and Puerperium during COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(14), P. 2005 - 2005

Published: July 12, 2023

The aim of the study was to assess risk and severity depression tendency in pregnant postpartum women determine relative for selected psychosocial obstetric variables. included 317 perinatal period. depressive disorders assessed using standard self-report scales: EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), BDI-II (Depression Inventory-Second Edition), HADS (Hospital Anxiety Scale). High rates third trimester pregnancy were reported 48.05% (≥10 scores), 49.36% (≥12 BDI II 41.55% (≥8 HADS-D scores). In contrast, first week after delivery, respectively: 33.74%; 28.83%; 22.08%. assessment, 11.69% 17.79% confirmed presence self-injurious thoughts. A woman's diagnosis disorder before increases 3.35 times according EPDS, 3.51 BDI-II, 4.89 HADS-D. Depressive significantly more common compared postpartum. Systematic screening can identify factors prenatal depression.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and factors affecting symptoms of postpartum depression 6 months before and 6 months after the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study

Payesh (Health Monitor) Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1), P. 69 - 79

Published: Jan. 22, 2024

Prevalence and factors affecting symptoms of postpartum depression 6 months before after the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study

Language: Английский

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Brazilian Pregnant Women at the Beginning of the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(4), P. 461 - 461

Published: April 10, 2024

Objective: Analyze the presence of PTSD symptoms and their risk among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that received receiving prenatal care at two university hospitals in São Paulo, Brazil, pandemic, from April to June 2020. The sociodemographic health data participants exposure individuals suspected or confirmed have were evaluated. Impact Event Scale-Revised State-Trait Anxiety Inventory used assess anxiety symptoms, respectively. Results: A total 149 included this study. was 55.1%. independent factors for state (ORadj = 2.6), trait 10.7), changes routine due pandemic 4.7) contact with case person 7.1). Conclusions: had significant negative impact on mental women, more than half present showed PTSD, exacerbated by COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Association between childhood trauma and postpartum depression among Brazilian puerperal women

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objective: to evaluate the association between different forms of childhood trauma and postpartum depression in Brazilian puerperal women. Method: this cross-sectional survey included 253 women who were evaluated using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Childhood Trauma Questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analyses performed verify types co-occurrence abuse neglect with depression. Results: was identified 93 (36.8%; 95% Confidence Interval: 30.8-42.7). All assessed (emotional abuse, emotional neglect, physical sexual abuse) independently associated after adjusting for confounding variables. Emotional remained when all analyzed. Conclusion: results suggest an In sense, is indicator Nursing professionals screen risk factors during obstetric_follow-up.

Language: Английский

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Circulating JKAP levels may correlate with postpartum anxiety and depression through its interaction with T helper 17 cells

Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 57

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Jun N-terminal kinase pathway-associated phosphatase (JKAP) regulates CD4+ T-cell differentiation and immunity, which are linked to mental disorders. This study aimed explore the relationships between JKAP T helper 17 (Th17)/regulatory (Treg) ratio, as well their associations with anxiety depression in postpartum women. Serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay blood Th17 Treg cells flow cytometry 250 Anxiety evaluated 6-item State-Trait Inventory (STAI6) Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). rates 22.0 28.4%, respectively, among Notably, was negatively associated STAI6 (P=0.002) EPDS scores (P<0.001) women lower (P=0.023) or than those without. Moreover, inversely related Th17/Treg ratio but positively correlated (all P<0.001). Interestingly, both Furthermore, without P<0.01). Nevertheless, not ratio; moreover, they all women, indicating that may be involved via interactions cells.

Language: Английский

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Análise de fatores associados à saúde mental em gestantes e puérperas no Brasil: Uma revisão da literatura

Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 73(2)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

RESUMO Introdução O surgimento ou agravamento de problemas e transtornos mentais durante a gravidez o puerpério tem sido amplamente documentado na literatura contribui significativamente para aumento da morbimortalidade materno-fetal. objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão escopo levantar as principais evidências estudos brasileiros no âmbito investigação saúde mental em gestantes puérperas, identificando os fatores risco apontados literatura. Métodos Realizou-se busca sistemática nas plataformas PubMed Scielo partir estratégia elaborada com descritores termos-chave. Os processos seleção artigos extração dados foram realizados por duplas independentes pesquisadores. Resultados Ao todo, incluídos revisados 94 artigos. A maioria dos apresentava delineamento transversal conduzida região Sudeste do país. Depressão (n=51) ansiedade (n=29) mais estudados. mediana prevalência depressão pré-natal pós-natal nos 16,9% 20,8%, respectivamente, alguns indicam sintomas 80% das participantes. presença suicídio variou entre 6,3% 23,53%. Apesar pouco avaliados estudos, transtorno bipolar psicóticos demonstram ser estão associados piores desfechos materno-infantis. Conclusões Estes resultados destacam importância avaliação qualificação políticas acesso aos serviços gestação puerpério.

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The Godmother Project: A Virtual Initiative to Support Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Brazil During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Global Health Science and Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. e2200500 - e2200500

Published: April 17, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic increased maternal distress and demand for social support educational services, while restriction measures decreased the availability of these services.The Godmother Project, a person-centered, WhatsApp-based health education initiative, was created after all in-person perinatal activities offered at 3 Brazilian hospitals were canceled in 2020. project developed response to pregnant/postpartum women who called with questions care professionals (HCPs). Health nurses teamed up staff from communication department design (1) provide direct channel between HCPs answer health-related questions, (2) offer reliable virtual material, (3) identify need additional assessment/referrals, (4) each woman continuous specific nurse educator (Godmother), (5) forum where going through similar experiences could interact.The provides WhatsApp groups 25-30 Godmother. It also offers access library materials prepared women's needs/demands. project, which began July 2020 1 group 5 Godmother, currently has 305 groups, 6,942 active participants, 4 Godmothers. Enrollments continued increase despite reestablishment 2022. vast majority 232 participants surveyed December 2021 very satisfied Godmothers, materials.Our findings suggest that led by dedicated educators can be an important tool educate during period. This type initiative may especially contexts physical distancing requirements or situations is unavailable.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depressive Disorder with Postpartum Onset

Published: Sept. 25, 2023

Background: The potential impact of the pandemic on mental health should not be overlooked, especially among vulnerable populations such as women who gave birth during COVID-19 pandemic. aim study was to assess status a and examine possible links between onset depressive disorder symptoms in close proximity time delivery socio-demographic conditions, obstetric circumstances patients. Materials Methods: is cross-sectional survey conducted from 01.03.2020 01.03.2023, period SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, based retrospective evaluation 860 postpartum women. screening tool used depression Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Rating Scale (EPDS) questionnaire. questionnaire completed both Obstetrics Gynaecology Clinical Sections I II &quot;Pius Brînzeu&quot; County Emergency Hospital Timisoara, Romania online using Google Forms. Results: highest severity observed results showed that prevalence major (EPDS ≥ 13) 54.2% (466 patients), while 15.6% (134) had minor (10 &amp;lt; EPDS ≤ 12) first year after delivery. Comparing these with those obtained research before shows an alarming increase depression. Risk factors associated included type delivery, level education, socio-economic status, age, background, personal history (number abortions demand, parity). Conclusions: effects are particular concern for childbirth. Observing challenges developing effective measures prepare our system early can help facilitate women, promoting maternal child health.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depressive Disorder with Postpartum Onset: A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(21), P. 2857 - 2857

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

COVID-19 has led to a global health crisis that is defining for our times and one of the greatest challenges emerge since World War II. The potential impact pandemic on mental should not be overlooked, especially among vulnerable populations such as women who gave birth during pandemic. study cross-sectional survey conducted from 1 March 2020 2023, period SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, based retrospective evaluation 860 postpartum women. screening tool used assess symptoms depression was Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Rating Scale (EPDS) questionnaire. questionnaire completed both in Obstetrics Gynaecology Clinical Sections I II "Pius Brînzeu" County Emergency Hospital Timisoara, Romania, online using Google Forms. highest severity observed results showed prevalence major depressive disorder (EPDS ≥ 13) 54.2% (466 patients), while 15.6% (134) had minor (10 < EPDS ≤ 12) first year after delivery. Comparing these with those obtained research before onset an alarming increase depression. risk factors associated included type delivery, level education, socio-economic conditions, status, age, background, personal obstetric history (number abortions demand, parity). effects are particular concern childbirth. Observing developing effective measures prepare system early can great help similar situations future. This will facilitate women, promoting maternal child health.

Language: Английский

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