Effects of Short-Term Music Therapy on Negative Emotions and Quality of Life in Primiparas

Noise and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27(124), P. 1 - 6

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objective: This study aimed to explore the effects of short-term music therapy on primiparas’ negative emotions and quality life. Methods: In this study, 101 pregnant women awaiting delivery in obstetric department hospital from January 2022 2023 were retrospectively analysed. Eleven did not fulfil inclusion criteria, resulting 90 women. The control group had 45 admitted July 2022, while observation August 2023. stress index, anxiety, depression, life compared between two groups. Results: Upon admission, no significant differences observed groups terms self-anxiety scale (SAS) score, self-depression (SDS) score ( P > 0.05). During second stage labour, levels renin, epinephrine norepinephrine significantly lower than < Furthermore, exhibited SAS SDS scores 0.001). Notably, total labour time was shorter 0.05), but difference found bleeding 2 hours after 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) higher those Conclusions: Short-term can reduce response primiparas, relieve their anxiety shorten process improve

Language: Английский

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Psychometric testing of Chinese version of screening tools (PASS) and GAD among perinatal population: hospital based evidence 2023

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 11, 2025

Anxiety disorders are increasing worldwide, untreated anxiety is linked to maternal and child health outcomes. The purpose of this study test psychometric properties the Perinatal Screening Scale (PASS) among Chinese women. PASS was translated into following Beaton's intercultural debugging guide. A total 494 women in antenatal postnatal phase participated ( 268 186 ) were recruited between March 2023 July from two hospitals Sichuan Province, China. instruments included demographic characteristics form, PASS, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression (EPDS), Generalized Disorder-7 (GAD-7). confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), internal consistency reliability convergent validity assessed. mean age participant 31.67 years (SD = 3.78; range 23 49). CFA showed that four-factor model Chinese-PASS had an excellent fit data χ2 1481.2477; df 425; χ2/df 3.485; RMSEA 0.071; CFI 0.871; NNFI 0.828; TLI 0.859; IFI 0.871). Cronbach's alpha coefficient scale 0.950, split-half 0.907. significantly correlated with EPDS (r 0.732) GAD-7 0.763). area under ROC curve for scores 0.91 (SE 0.01; 95% CI 0.89–0.94). At cut-off score ≥ 19.5, sensitivity 0.87. 0.89 0.02; 0.86–0.92). 3.5, 0.82. result show a reasonably adequate can be used screen disorder during perinatal period.

Language: Английский

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The global, regional, and national burden and trends of anxiety disorders among women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: Estimates from the global burden of disease study 2021

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The improvement path of depression and anxiety among adult women in Shanxi Province, China: a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: May 15, 2025

Background Depression and anxiety (D&amp;A) are currently recognized as complex prevalent mental disorders that pose major threats to health. Women more susceptible D&amp;A than men. Methods We collected data from female participants in Shanxi Province between November 2021 March 2022 through on-site investigations an online survey. The survey information on sociodemographic traits, lifestyle factors, physical degree of was evaluated using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Scale (CESD-10) Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7). assessed impact these factors symptoms among women regression fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). Results had many common influencing factors. Regression identified key protective against D&amp;A, including better self-rated health (Depression: OR = 0.11, 95% CI 0.03–0.47; Anxiety: 0.02–0.57) absence recent illness 0.56, 0.38–0.83; 0.49, 0.35–0.70). Age exhibited marginal effects both conditions (OR 0.99, 0.98–1.00). In contrast, occupational stress constituted a significant risk factor, substantially increasing likelihood depression 2.66, 1.43–4.96) 2.99, 1.43–4.96). FsQCA did not identify ideal (all consistency &lt; 0.9). However, it eight condition configurations predicting (absence symptoms), each achieving ≥0.87. Additionally, two distinct explained resilience (consistency ≥0.80). All met fsQCA’s requirements, with (present 10/10 pathways), social support (9/10), marital status (9/10) playing important roles most configurations. Conclusion Women’s faces challenges, being closely intertwined. any specific symptoms. revealed multiple pathways well-being, highlighting need personalized, multifactorial interventions rather one-size-fits-all approach. fsQCA complement other, offering unique strengths, their combined insights should be widely applied broader research practice.

Language: Английский

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Association between gut microbiota and perinatal depression and anxiety among a pregnancy cohort in Hunan, China

Brain Behavior and Immunity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 125, P. 168 - 177

Published: Dec. 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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The effects of a mindfulness‐based stress reduction program and deep relaxation exercises on pregnancy‐related anxiety levels: A randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Nursing Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(5)

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Abstract Aim The present study aimed to examine the effects of a mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) program and deep relaxation exercises on pregnancy‐related anxiety levels. Materials Methods This randomized parallel‐group controlled trial was conducted with 95 pregnant women (MBSR: n = 32, exercises: 31, control: 32) between 1 August 15 October 2022 who were registered at pregnancy outpatient clinics hospital in Southeastern Anatolia Region Türkiye. CONSORT guidelines followed our study. participants MBSR group given an eight‐session program, consisting two sessions per week for 4 weeks, whereas asked do home videos four times weeks. control received only routine prenatal care. Results mean PRAQ‐R2 Fear Giving Birth subscale scores groups after intervention lower than that group. Additionally, total PRAQ‐R2, Worries about Bearing Physically or Mentally Handicapped Child Concern One's Own Appearance found be significantly those ( p < 0.001). Conclusion is effective method reducing are alternative practices fear giving birth among women. Trial registration: NCT05447000

Language: Английский

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A Study on the Correlation between Salivary Cortisol Content and Anxiety and Depression in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(02), P. 250 - 258

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objective: To analyze the correlation between salivary cortisol content and anxiety depression in pregnant postpartum women. Method: 300 women who were admitted from January 2021 to December selected as research subjects. They all tested with Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) Edinburgh Postnatal Depression (EPDS). 40 observation group, 50 normal control adopting logistic regression analysis investigate during pregnancy. Result: The levels group significantly higher than those before bedtime, after waking up next day, 15 minutes up, 30 60 1 hour lunch (p 0.05). Maternal are closely related educational background Conclusion: There is a close an increase levels, suggesting that awakening response pregnancy has predictive effect on occurrence of depression.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the first-time transition to parenthood in mainland China: a qualitative study on the experiences of fathers and mothers using the transition shock model

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: June 7, 2024

Background The transition to parenthood, which is influenced a lot by local parenting culture, dramatic stress for both men and women. Chinese social cultural contexts form specific parental shaping the unique experience of parenthood. However, understanding parenthood in mainland China limited. Additionally, few qualitative studies explored from dyadic perspectives. Aim To explore first-time among mothers fathers during pregnancy, compare similarities differences between their experiences this period. Methods A descriptive study was conducted with 36 parents, including 18 primiparous women husbands. Data were analyzed directed content analysis guided Transition Shock Model. interview texts first at individual levels subsequently couple level identify themes. Results Five themes thirteen sub-themes emerged data analysis, role integration, health risk, dilemma preparation, protective isolation, multi-dimensional expectation. Unexpectedly, perspectives regarding found be similar, exception sub-theme extra-care requirement. Conclusion findings shed light on complex emotional journey expectations as well challenges they face terms physical well-being, limited coping resources, restricted connections. Notably, often shared whole process period alongside but lacked accessible avenues seeking receiving support. These underscore importance actively involving key support population perinatal care, need comprehensive systems tailored interventions enhance well-being adaptation parents.

Language: Английский

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The multiple mediation model of social support and postpartum anxiety symptomatology: the role of resilience, postpartum stress, and sleep problems

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Sept. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Unravelling the Interplay Between Primigravida Pregnant Women Health Profile, Catastrophic Thinking, Tokophobia and Childbirth Preferences in a Rural Area

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

ABSTRACT Aims To assess the prevalence of tokophobia (fear childbirth) and evaluate relationship between catastrophic thinking, tokophobia, childbirth preferences health profile primigravida (first‐time pregnant women in rural areas). Design A descriptive correlational study. Method This study, implemented from January 2024 to March 2024, involved 300 primigravidae. Data collection was carried out using Socio‐Demographic Clinical Sheet, Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS) Fear Childbirth Scale, which are specific tools chosen for their relevance research objectives. Results The mean score thinking is 36.13 (SD = 4.2740), indicates a clinically significant level pain catastrophising, Tokophobia's 42.53, denotes intense Childbirth. There strong positive correlations among its subcomponents, devastating thinking. Conclusion study's findings provide compelling insight into intricate interplay preferences. These insights can pave way targeted psychological interventions address women, potentially alleviating supporting informed, less fear‐driven decisions. could lead more experience many birthing people, equipping healthcare professionals with actionable knowledge improve maternal child outcomes. Reporting relevant reporting method, that is, STROBE, has been adhered to. Impact have implications particularly first‐time people deemed high risk. study suggests thorough antenatal care help ease fear childbirth, ultimately leading improved outcomes both babies. Patient or Public Contribution contribution by females community services.

Language: Английский

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