Women's experiences and views of routine assessment for anxiety in pregnancy and after birth: A qualitative study DOI Creative Commons
Cassandra Yuill, Andrea Sinesi,

Rose Meades

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British Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 2, 2024

Anxiety in pregnancy and postnatally is highly prevalent but under-recognized. To identify perinatal anxiety, assessment tools must be acceptable to women who are pregnant or postnatal.

Language: Английский

War in Ukraine vs. Motherhood: Mental health self-perceptions of relocated pregnant women and new mothers DOI Creative Commons
Liudmyla Krupelnytska, Alyona Vavilova, Nazar Yatsenko

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

Published: March 8, 2025

The Russian military's carnal crimes render certain Ukrainian areas uninhabitable. As a result, significant portion of the population is experiencing stress-related issues caused by hostilities and forced displacement. This research aimed to examine self-assessed mental health pregnant women new mothers (PNM) who faced relocation. report presents findings from study conducted as part Perinatal Mental Health for Refugee Women (PMH-RW) Project. cross-sectional used data 191 PNM are either internally displaced persons (IDP) or refugees (REF). A higher number REF than IDP were capital, but fewer rural communities, more likely hail major cities women. discrepancy in migration options causes frequent relocation some groups inadequately equipped areas, thereby increasing their vulnerability. For example, experienced far less pregnancy complications IDP. Gini coefficient 0.153 suggests minor income inequality among respondents. However, there stark contrast between this relatively low substantial reports on worsened financial conditions post-invasion. finding underscores impact war-related instability perceived distress mothers, with burdens emerging primary predictor distress. burden socio-economic background during wartime can define resilience. inconsistent availability essential resources economic woes significantly influences well-being PNM.

Language: Английский

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Seeking help for perinatal depression and anxiety: a systematic review of systematic reviews from an interdependent perspective DOI
Rena Bina, Ana Uka, Raquel Costa

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Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 9, 2024

Abstract Background Seeking help for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders is crucial women’s mental health babies’ development, yet many women do not seek their condition remain undiagnosed untreated. This systematic review of reviews aimed at summarizing synthesizing findings from all on seeking PMAD in the context interdependence theory, highlighting interdependent relationship between healthcare providers how it may impact seeking-help process. Methods Four electronic databases were searched, 18 studies published up to 2023 met inclusion criteria review. Results The capability, opportunity motivation model behavior was used as a framework organizing presenting results. demonstrate that function providers’ psychological physical capabilities, social opportunities, reflective automatic motivation. Conclusions Unmet needs an important public problem. highlights key factors policymakers, researchers, practitioners consider optimize systems interventions way enhances treatment whenever necessary.

Language: Английский

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Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D‐MER) and its implications for mental health nursing DOI Creative Commons
Timothy Frawley, Denise McGuinness

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(2), P. 620 - 626

Published: Jan. 27, 2023

Dysphoric milk ejection reflect (D-MER) is a dysphoria which women may experience within seconds of commencing breastfeeding. It only recently gaining recognition in the academic literature and have important implications for breastfeeding continuation, differential diagnosis perinatal mental health. This perspective piece introduces topic, sets out physiological processes underpinning outlines why increased awareness D-MER profession health nursing.

Language: Английский

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Dysphoric milk ejection reflex – call for future trials DOI
Marium Ahmed, Amina Mahmud, Sanila Mughal

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Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 310(1), P. 627 - 630

Published: April 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Women’s experiences of psychological treatment and psychosocial interventions for postpartum depression: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis DOI Creative Commons
Pamela Massoudi, Leif A. Strömwall, Johan Åhlén

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BMC Women s Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Nov. 14, 2023

Abstract Background To provide a comprehensive, systematic evaluation of the literature on experiences psychological interventions for postpartum depression (PPD) in women. Depression is one most common mental disorders. Studies have identified that reduce depressive symptoms. However, less known about women who received such treatments. Methods A review was conducted by searching five databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline, PsycINFO), August 2022. with qualitative methodology examining women’s professional treatment PPD were included and checked methodological quality. Eight studies (total N = 255) contributed to findings, which synthesized using thematic synthesis. Confidence evidence assessed GRADE CERQual. Findings The had cognitive behavioral therapy (5 studies) or supportive home visits (3 studies). Treatments individual group-based. Two main themes identified: Circumstances expectations, Experiences treatment, six descriptive themes. Establishing good relationship their health important women, regardless model. They also expressed they wanted be able choose type format treatment. satisfied support emotional well-being been improved as well infant. Conclusion findings can helpful develop tailor patient-centered care are experiencing postnatal depression.

Language: Английский

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Maternal mental health screening and management by health workers in southwestern Uganda: a qualitative analysis of knowledge, practices, and challenges DOI Creative Commons

Gladys Nakidde,

Edward Kumakech, John Francis Mugisha

et al.

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

Published: June 27, 2023

Maternal mental health (MMH) problems, such as perinatal depression, maternal anxiety, suicide ideation and puerperal psychosis among others, have a significant impact on morbidity mortality, well the development of children. One in every four pregnant women one five postpartum low-income countries, suffer from problems. Despite this, MMH screening, diagnosis, reporting remain scanty Uganda. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate knowledge, practices, impediments that maternity care workers face when screening managing with disorders facilities south-western

Language: Английский

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Strategies to Improve Women’s Mental Health Across the Life Course DOI
Shannon D. Simonovich, Janna Stephens, Hsiang Huang

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JOGN Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 54(1), P. 9 - 12

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Pregnant Women's Depression and Mental Health Knowledge DOI Creative Commons
Lutfatul Latifah,

Nina Setiawati,

Aprilia Kartikasari

et al.

E3S Web of Conferences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 609, P. 04002 - 04002

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Understanding maternal mental health is crucial for the prevention and management of antenatal depression. This study aimed to determine level knowledge pregnant women who experienced depressive symptoms. A cross-sectional 175 women, each with Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores ≥ 11, was collected using non-probability sampling techniques. Mental evaluated Health Knowledge (MHKS). Univariate bivariate analyses determined association among knowledge, depression, participants' characteristics. The mean score MHKS 14.08 out 20 points (70.4%), standard deviation 3.26. Spearman correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant between total depression (r=0.221, p=0.003). Kruskal Wallis test indicated relationship type family (p=0.016), concerns about cost childbirth (p=0.005), history (p=0.031), gestational age (p=0.035). These results imply that higher were more likely have EPDS scores. In conclusion, findings indicate women’s levels exhibit substantial variability. improvement essential reducing risk associated

Language: Английский

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LoVE4MUM Mobile App to Prevent Postpartum Depression: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial DOI Creative Commons
Siti Sabrina Kamarudin, Idayu Badilla Idris, Shalisah Sharip

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JMIR Research Protocols, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14, P. e63564 - e63564

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Background Postpartum depression remains a significant concern, posing substantial challenges to maternal well-being, infant health, and the mother-infant bond, particularly in face of barriers traditional support interventions. Previous studies have shown that mobile health (mHealth) interventions offer an accessible means facilitate early detection management mental issues while at same time promoting preventive care. Objective This study aims evaluate effectiveness Leveraging on Virtual Engagement for Maternal Understanding & Mood-enhancement (LoVE4MUM) app, which was developed based principles cognitive behavioral therapy psychoeducation serves as intervention prevent postpartum depression. Methods single-blinded, pilot randomized controlled trial includes 64 mothers recruited from postnatal ward using 1:1 ratio receive either care (treatment usual) or plus self-guided LoVE4MUM app. The primary outcome is app improving Secondary outcomes are changes literacy score negative automatic thoughts, collected self-reported questionnaire. Results Patient recruitment began September 1, 2024. As January 2025, successfully completed, with total 72 participants enrolled: 36 group control . final results anticipated be available by March publication expected end 2025. Conclusions By examining alongside standard care, this seeks preliminary evidence potential mHealth tools improve well reduce symptoms. findings contribute future development effective, accessible, scalable mothers. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06366035; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06366035 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/63564

Language: Английский

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“I’m not alone”: perinatal women’s experiences in an online self-directed program for perinatal anxiety DOI Creative Commons

Light Uchechukwu,

Madison P. Hardman, Isabelle Hadley

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

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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