Unveiling the Mental Health of Postpartum Women During and After COVID-19: Analysis of Two Population-Based National Maternity Surveys in Romania (2020–2025)
Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(8), С. 911 - 911
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
(1)
Background:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
caused
widespread
upheaval,
presenting
unique
challenges
for
pregnant
and
postpartum
women,
who
were
already
in
a
particularly
vulnerable
phase.
As
the
its
public
health
response
unfolded,
it
became
crucial
clinicians
researchers
to
explore
depression
within
context
of
global
crisis.
(2)
Methods:
We
used
data
from
two
cross-sectional
surveys
postnatal
women
conducted
our
tertiary
academic
hospital
during
SARS-CoV-2
post-pandemic
period,
based
on
retrospective
assessments
samples
mothers,
each
including
860
women.
Our
research
has
been
with
scope
evaluating
disorder
after
by
using
comparable
across
time.
(3)
Results:
prevalence
was
significantly
higher
among
gave
birth
(major
depressive
disorder:
54.19%,
minor
15.58%),
compared
pre-pandemic
rates
(10%
developed
countries
21–26%
developing
countries)
10.12%,
10.93%).
results
indicate
that
had
major
negative
impact
perinatal
mental
and,
moreover,
might
have
sped
up
an
existing
trend
increasing
depression,
despite
fact
risk
factors
disease
remained
consistent
before,
during,
pandemic.
(4)
Conclusions:
Strengthening
support
systems
periods
heightened
risk,
such
as
pandemic,
is
crucial;
therefore,
policymakers
planners
should
prioritize
this
group
crises
or
natural
disasters,
ensuring
implementation
effective
screenings,
identification,
enhanced
support,
follow-up,
reassurance
measures
better
address
faced
susceptible
future
similar
situations.
Язык: Английский
The Influence of Personality Traits on Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review Based on the NEO-FFI Scale
Diseases,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(5), С. 82 - 82
Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024
Postpartum
depression
(PPD)
is
a
significant
global
health
concern
with
profound
implications
for
mothers,
families,
and
societies.
This
systematic
review
aims
to
synthesize
current
research
findings
understand
better
how
personality
traits,
as
assessed
by
the
NEO
Five-Factor
Inventory
(NEO-FFI),
contribute
development
progression
of
PPD.
Conducted
in
January
2024,
this
searched
major
databases
like
PubMed,
PsycINFO,
Scopus
up
December
2023,
focusing
on
NEO-FFI’s
role
evaluating
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
studies
were
selected
based
strict
criteria,
including
exclusive
use
NEO-FFI
assessment
focus
postpartum
women.
A
total
seven
included
after
rigorous
two-step
screening
process,
their
data
qualitatively
synthesized.
The
covered
4172
participants,
prevalence
clinically
symptoms
ranging
from
10.6%
51.7%.
Notably,
Neuroticism
emerged
predictor
PPD,
odds
ratios
1.07
(95%
CI:
0.96–1.20)
some
high
1.87
1.53–2.27)
others.
In
contrast,
traits
Extraversion
Conscientiousness
generally
showed
protective
effects,
lower
scores
associated
reduced
PPD
risk.
For
instance,
correlated
negatively
risk
(Beta
=
−0.171)
one
study.
However,
impact
other
such
Openness
Agreeableness
was
less
clear,
indicating
negligible
effects.
highlights
consistent
risk,
varying
impacts
traits.
suggest
potential
pathways
targeted
interventions
maternal
mental
care,
emphasizing
need
comprehensive
evaluations
prenatal
postnatal
settings.
Язык: Английский
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depressive Disorder with Postpartum Onset
Опубликована: Сен. 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
"Pius
Brînzeu"
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
<
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.
Язык: Английский