Association of Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Opioid Prescription Patterns Among Postpartum Women

Nichole Nidey; Ryan Carnahan; Knute D. Carter; Lane Strathearn; Wei Bao; Andrea Greiner; Laura Jelliffee‐Pawlowski; Karen M. Tabb; Kelli Ryckman

doi:10.1111/ajad.13028

Association of Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Opioid Prescription Patterns Among Postpartum Women

American Journal on Addictions ◽

10.1111/ajad.13028 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 463-470 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nichole Nidey ◽

Ryan Carnahan ◽

Knute D. Carter ◽

Lane Strathearn ◽

Wei Bao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Opioid Prescription ◽

Prescription Patterns ◽

Mood And Anxiety Disorders

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The risk for nonpsychotic postpartum mood and anxiety disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ◽

10.1177/0091217420981533 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 009121742098153

Author(s):

Jelena Stojanov ◽

Miodrag Stankovic ◽

Olivera Zikic ◽

Matija Stankovic ◽

Aleksandar Stojanov

Keyword(s):

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Social Isolation ◽

Household Income ◽

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

State Of Emergency ◽

Mood And Anxiety Disorders ◽

The Impact ◽

Insight Into

Objective The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) appears to be the largest pandemic of our times. The aim was to recognize the risk factors for nonpsychotic postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (NPMADs) in women during the pandemic and state of emergency police lockdown in Serbia. Methods We assessed 108 postpartum women who completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and an additional survey constructed for this study. We also used the additional, previously mentioned survey, in 67 healthy age-matched women with children who were ≥2 years of age. The additional survey allowed us to gain insight into the impact of the pandemic as well as postpartum period on the risk of NPMADs. Results In 16 (14.8%) subjects we found a score ≥10 on EPDS. Higher rates on the EPDS were noticed in elderly, single, and unemployed, women who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, or women who were dissatisfied with their household income (p < 0.05). The risk of NPMADs was linked significantly to quarantine, and social isolation, the absence of social support, as well as having emotional problems. Postpartum women, compared to non-postpartum women, were more anxious and had feelings of helplessness during social isolation. Conclusion Understanding the factors that increase the risk of NPMADs during the pandemic could help prevent mental disorders during a possible future pandemic.

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