The Trajectory and Influencing Factors of Fear of Childbirth in Third Trimester Primiparas: A Prospective Longitudinal Study DOI

Kemeng Ji,

Z H Li,

Hui Min

et al.

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

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Maternal fear of childbirth fluctuates throughout pregnancy. However, no studies have investigated the changing characteristics and influencing factors childbirth. Aims This study aimed to identify trajectory patterns in third‐trimester primiparas examine these patterns. Methods followed STROBE checklist for observational research. A prospective longitudinal design was employed, using Intolerance Uncertainty Scale, Childbirth Self‐Efficacy Inventory Attitudes Questionnaire as primary measures. Data were collected from 226 primiparous women at 28–29 weeks, 32–33 36–37 weeks 39–41 gestation. Growth mixture modelling (GMM) fitted Mplus 8.3 software analyse Logistic regression conducted trajectories. Results The results revealed heterogeneity childbirth, which could be categorised into six groups: a normal group without fear, with initial but increased later, mild that decreased, worsened, stable moderate group. showed intolerance uncertainty, self‐efficacy preference trajectories ( p < 0.05). Conclusions highlights varying primiparas. Different categories emerge, each following distinct path change. Healthcare providers can use this information create individualised interventions, addressing specific concerns various stages, support psychological well‐being during perinatal period. Implications Profession and/or Patient Care should vigilant about primiparas' awareness response fear. shows often begins increase or decrease between 32 33 Screening interventions thus initiated period, follow‐up mechanisms place. Providers also assess capacity cope offering targeted guidance education reduce enhance ultimately alleviate Public Contribution No patient public contribution. Impact Statement is great interest health care providers, suggesting

Language: Английский

Risk of suicide and postpartum depression in women who feel they were treated inadequately during childbirth DOI Creative Commons
Juan Miguel Martínez‐Galiano,

Ana Rubio-Álvarez,

Ana Ballesta‐Castillejos

et al.

Women and Birth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 38(1), P. 101858 - 101858

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Postpartum depression and suicide are two of the most frequent mental health disorders in perinatal period have an increasing trend.. An number women report receiving inadequate treatment during childbirth care. There no studies that relate to any these disorders; those exist very limited not used validated instruments. We proposed determine if there is association between and/or abuse care with risk postpartum (PPD) suicidality stage.

Language: Английский

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3
Trajectory on postpartum depression of Chinese women and the risk prediction models: A machine-learning based three-wave follow-up research DOI Creative Commons
Yu Wang, Ping Yan, Guan Wang

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 365, P. 185 - 192

Published: Aug. 16, 2024

Our study delves into postpartum depression (PPD) extending observation up to six months postpartum, addressing the gap in long-term follow-ups and uncover critical intervention points.

Language: Английский

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6
Association between the existence of neonatal congenital anomalies and maternal postpartum depression up to 6 months after delivery: The Japan Environment and Children's Study DOI Creative Commons

Yumina Minamikawa,

Shoji F. Nakayama,

Sichao Zhang

et al.

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

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Investigation of the relationship between salivary nitrate levels and perinatal anxiety and postpartum depression DOI Creative Commons
Yicong Lin,

Xiangming Che,

Tianzuo Li

et al.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 38(1)

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common psychological condition affecting 10–20% of postpartum women, characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, and, in severe cases, hallucinations or suicidal ideation. Growing evidence suggests link between oxidative stress and depression, with nitrite—a key metabolite nitric oxide (NO)—emerging as potential biomarker. This study explores the association salivary nitrite levels, perinatal PPD, aiming to identify predictive factors for early intervention.

Language: Английский

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Beyond the clinical threshold: unseen struggles of Chinese primiparas in postpartum transition——A phenomenological exploration DOI Creative Commons

Yiping Nan,

Lei Yang, Anum Nisar

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 17, 2025

Abstract Background: Postpartum distress is more prevalent than postpartum depression (PPD) and poses a significant risk for the development of depressive symptoms in women. However, existing research has predominantly focused on universal while overlooking potential mental health factors within specific cultural contexts. This study aims to explore barriers associated experienced by primiparas during their first year identify influencing context Chinese culture. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 one delivery July September 2022. Each conversation lasted between 32-56 min. Colaizzi’s seven-step approach utilized data analysis. Findings: Six themes identified, including (a) body weakness, pain, sleep deprivation are highly "yue zi" period;(b) struggling considerable effort, sacrifice, obstacles breastfeeding;(c) helplessness childcare due insufficient or unreliable social support; (d) confusion difficulty accessing scientific maternal child knowledge; (e) frustrating increasing family conflicts centered mother mother-in-law relations; (f) sticking work not can bring entanglement primiparas. Conclusion:The findings this show that face first-month confinement, critical period physical recovery influenced Adequate professional informational support, along appropriate especially from mothers-in-law essential alleviate stress. Interventions targeting multiple members improve relationship quality enhance support crucial developing practical effective interventions.

Language: Английский

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0
The Effect of Infant Massage on Postpartum Depression and Maternal Attachment: A Literature Review DOI
Ceyda Sarper Erkılıç, Ayten Şentürk Erenel

Journal of Gazi University Health Sciences Institute, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(2), P. 97 - 106

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

The postpartum period can be both exciting and challenging for mothers. During this time, women may potentially experience depression (PPD) due to various factors such as hormonal changes, breastfeeding sleep problems, increased stress load, infant care, adjustment maternal roles. PPD poses a serious risk health. Infant massage, with its positive effects on attachment, has been encouraged practice taught mothers in recent years. This review examines the of massage during period. Findings suggest that an effective method reducing symptoms strengthening attachment. By enhancing emotional bond between mother baby, stress, increasing oxytocin levels, contributes alleviating PPD. It is important nurses educate promote among play significant role mother-infant Further research could evaluate long-term from different demographic groups more detail. demonstrates beneficial highlights importance promoting practice.

Language: Английский

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“Do traditional customs brought support or obstacles during the first postpartum year?” : A qualitative investigation on perceived barriers of primiparas in the context of Chinese culture. DOI

Yiping Nan,

Lei Yang, Anum Nisar

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Abstract Background Primiparas experience a series of physiological and emotional changes during the postpartum period. However, most studies have focused only on universal depressive symptoms neglected to interpret possible mental health risk factors that primiparas may face in context specific cultures. This study sought explore experiences Chinese primiparas, with key point understanding their barriers correlated distress under influence cultural first year. Methods A descriptive phenomenological design was used this study. Unstructured interviews were conducted 25 within one year delivery July September 2022. Each conversation lasted between 32–56 min. Colaizzi’s seven-step approach utilized for data analysis. Results Six themes identified, including (a) body weakness, pain sleep deprivation are extremely common confinement period; (b) struggling much effort, sacrifice obstacles breastfeeding; (c) helplessness childcare insufficient or unreliable social support; (d) confusing difficult access scientific maternal child knowledge; (e) frustrating increasing family conflicts centering mother mother-in-law relations; (f) sticking work not bringing entanglement primiparas. Conclusion The results suggest experienced difficulties distresses Understanding perceptions problems combination traditions, particularly first-month context, is important extending more practical efficient interventions.

Language: Английский

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The Trajectory and Influencing Factors of Fear of Childbirth in Third Trimester Primiparas: A Prospective Longitudinal Study DOI

Kemeng Ji,

Z H Li,

Hui Min

et al.

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

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Maternal fear of childbirth fluctuates throughout pregnancy. However, no studies have investigated the changing characteristics and influencing factors childbirth. Aims This study aimed to identify trajectory patterns in third‐trimester primiparas examine these patterns. Methods followed STROBE checklist for observational research. A prospective longitudinal design was employed, using Intolerance Uncertainty Scale, Childbirth Self‐Efficacy Inventory Attitudes Questionnaire as primary measures. Data were collected from 226 primiparous women at 28–29 weeks, 32–33 36–37 weeks 39–41 gestation. Growth mixture modelling (GMM) fitted Mplus 8.3 software analyse Logistic regression conducted trajectories. Results The results revealed heterogeneity childbirth, which could be categorised into six groups: a normal group without fear, with initial but increased later, mild that decreased, worsened, stable moderate group. showed intolerance uncertainty, self‐efficacy preference trajectories ( p < 0.05). Conclusions highlights varying primiparas. Different categories emerge, each following distinct path change. Healthcare providers can use this information create individualised interventions, addressing specific concerns various stages, support psychological well‐being during perinatal period. Implications Profession and/or Patient Care should vigilant about primiparas' awareness response fear. shows often begins increase or decrease between 32 33 Screening interventions thus initiated period, follow‐up mechanisms place. Providers also assess capacity cope offering targeted guidance education reduce enhance ultimately alleviate Public Contribution No patient public contribution. Impact Statement is great interest health care providers, suggesting

Language: Английский

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0