Psychological Distress Among Resident and Nonresident Fathers: Findings From New Zealand’s Who Are Today’s Dads? Project

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-314
Author(s):  
Nikolas F. Rusten ◽  
Elizabeth R. Peterson ◽  
Lisa Underwood ◽  
Marjolein E. A. Verbiest ◽  
Karen E. Waldie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Economic Hardship ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Nonresident Fathers ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Large N ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Depression

When fathers live away from their children, taking an active paternal role may become challenging and can add to paternal psychological distress. In a large ( N = 3,980) diverse cohort, we found that nonresident fathers are more likely to be psychologically distressed than resident fathers (27.4% vs. 15.2%) and more likely to report wanting a change in the level of involvement they have in their child’s life (76.6% vs. 58.1%). Nonresident fathers were more likely to suffer economic hardship, unemployment, poor health, and have a depression and anxiety history ( ps < .001). However, the factors associated with increased psychological distress were largely the same across resident and nonresident fathers. The biggest stressors were managing work alongside family responsibilities and commitments, arguments with the partner, prior history of depression, and economic hardship or deprivation. Fathers’ actual levels of involvement and desired levels of involvement with their child did not predict their psychological distress.

The prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety, and the level of life stress and worry in New Zealand Māori and non-Māori women in late pregnancy

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Leigh Signal ◽  
Sarah-Jane Paine ◽  
Bronwyn Sweeney ◽  
Diane Muller ◽  
Monique Priston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Significant Life ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Depression

Objective: To describe the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety, and the level of life stress and worry in late pregnancy for Māori and non-Māori women. Methods: In late pregnancy, women completed a questionnaire recording their prior history of mood disorders; self-reported current depressive symptoms (⩾13 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), current anxiety symptoms (⩾6 on the anxiety items from the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), significant life stress (⩾2 items on life stress scale) and dysfunctional worry (>12 on the Brief Measure of Worry Scale). Results: Data were obtained from 406 Māori women (mean age = 27.6 years, standard deviation=6.3 years) and 738 non-Māori women (mean age = 31.6 years, standard deviation=5.3 years). Depressive symptoms (22% vs 15%), anxiety symptoms (25% vs 20%), significant life stress (55% vs 30%) and a period of poor mood during the current pregnancy (18% vs 14%) were more prevalent for Māori than non-Maori women. Less than 50% of women who had experienced ⩾2 weeks of poor mood during the current pregnancy had sought help. Being young was an independent risk factor for depressive symptoms, significant life stress and dysfunctional worry. A prior history of depression was also consistently associated with a greater risk of negative affect in pregnancy. Conclusion: Antenatal mental health requires at least as much attention and resourcing as mental health in the postpartum period. Services need to specifically target Māori women, young women and women with a prior history of depression.

Delirium, depression, and long-term cognition

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Patricia S. Andrews ◽  
Jennifer Thompson ◽  
Rameela Raman ◽  
Chelsea Rick ◽  
Amy Kiehl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Depression Symptom ◽  
Neuropsychological Status ◽  
Beta Coefficient ◽  
History Of ◽  
Surgical Icu ◽  
Depression History ◽  
History Of Depression

ABSTRACT Objectives: We examined whether preadmission history of depression is associated with less delirium/coma-free (DCF) days, worse 1-year depression severity and cognitive impairment. Design and measurements: A health proxy reported history of depression. Separate models examined the effect of preadmission history of depression on: (a) intensive care unit (ICU) course, measured as DCF days; (b) depression symptom severity at 3 and 12 months, measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II); and (c) cognitive performance at 3 and 12 months, measured by the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) global score. Setting and participants: Patients admitted to the medical/surgical ICU services were eligible. Results: Of 821 subjects eligible at enrollment, 261 (33%) had preadmission history of depression. After adjusting for covariates, preadmission history of depression was not associated with less DCF days (OR 0.78, 95% CI, 0.59–1.03 p = 0.077). A prior history of depression was associated with higher BDI-II scores at 3 and 12 months (3 months OR 2.15, 95% CI, 1.42–3.24 p = <0.001; 12 months OR 1.89, 95% CI, 1.24–2.87 p = 0.003). We did not observe an association between preadmission history of depression and cognitive performance at either 3 or 12 months (3 months beta coefficient −0.04, 95% CI, −2.70–2.62 p = 0.97; 12 months 1.5, 95% CI, −1.26–4.26 p = 0.28). Conclusion: Patients with a depression history prior to ICU stay exhibit a greater severity of depressive symptoms in the year after hospitalization.

Effect on Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Organophosphate Pesticides Exposure among Rice Farmers in Sukoharjo, Central Java

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayu Laela Fitriyani ◽  
◽  
Setyo Sri Rahardjo ◽  
Bhisma Murti ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Loss And Grief ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Depression ◽  
History Of Depression

ABSTRACT Background: Chronic exposure to organophosphate pesticides can increase the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety. Unsafe behavior from farmers will endanger the health of farmers, especially in the form of neuropsychiatric disorders (depression and anxiety). This study aimed to analyze the effects of pesticide exposure and psychosocial determinants on depression and anxiety. Subjects and Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in Sukoharjo, Central Java. The study population was rice farmers. A sample of 200 rice farmers who use organophospate pesticide was selected by fixed exposure sampling. The dependent variable was neuropsychiatry (anxiety and depression). The independent variables were exposure to organophospate pesticide, had family history of depression, loss and grief, post trauma, work stress, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by a multiple linear regression. Results: The risk of depression increased with high exposure to organophospate pesticide (b= 0.15; 95% CI= 0.05 to 0.26; p= 0.005), had family history of depression (b= 5.10; 95% CI= 2.60 to 7.60; p<0.001), loss and grief (b= 2.94; 95% CI= 0.76 to 5.11; p= 0.008), post trauma (b= 2.57; 95% CI= 0.24 to 4.89; p= 0.031), and work stress (b= 0.16; 95% CI= 0.05 to 0.27; p= 0.005). The risk of depression decreased with the use of PPE (b= -0.69; 95% CI= -1.32 to -0.076; p= 0.028). The risk of anxiety increased with high exposure to organophospate pesticide (b= 0.13; 95% CI= 0.02 to 0.24; p= 0.025), post trauma (b= 5.96; 95% CI= 3.48 to 8.44; p<0.001), loss and grief (b= 3.39; 95% CI= 1.07 to 5.71; p<0.001), had family history of depression (b= 2.95; 95% CI= 0.29 to 5.62; p= 0.004), and work stress (b= 0.19; 95% CI= 0.07 to 0.30; p=0.002). The risk of anxiety decreased with the use of PPE (b= -0.09; 95% CI= -1.57 to -0.024; p=0.008). Conclusion: The risk of depression increases with high exposure to organophospate pesticide, family history of depression, loss and grief, post trauma, and work stress. The risk of depression decreases with the use of PPE. The risk of anxiety increases with high exposure to organophospate pesticide, post trauma, loss and grief, had family history of depression, and work stress. The risk of anxiety decreases with the use of PPE. Keywords: Neuropsychiatry disorder, depression, anxiety Correspondence: Ayu Laela Fitriyani. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +625796333986. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.01.48

scholarly journals Birth weight and later risk of depression in a national birth cohort

2004 ◽  
Vol 184 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catharine R. Gale ◽  
Christopher N. Martyn
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Full Range ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
British Cohort Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Depression

BackgroundLow birth weight increases the risk of childhood behavioural problems, but it is not clear whether poor foetal growth has a long-term influence on susceptibility to depression.AimsTo examine the relation between birth weight and risk of psychological distress and depression.MethodAt age 16 years 5187 participants in the 1970 British Cohort Study completed the 12-item General Health Questionnaire to assess psychological distress. At age 26 years 8292 participants completed the Malaise Inventory to assess depression and provided information about a history of depression.ResultsWomen whose birth weight was 3 kg had an increased risk of depression at age 26 years (OR=1.3; 95% CI 1.0–1.5) compared with those who weighed > 3.5 kg. Birth weight was not associated with a reported history of depression or with risk of psychological distress at age 16 years. In men there were no associations between any measurement and the full range of birth weight but, compared with men of normal birth weight, those born weighing $2.5 kg were more likely to be psychologically distressed at age 16 years (OR=l.6, 95% CI 1.1–2.5) and to report a history of depression at age 26 years (OR=l.6, 95% CI 1.1–2.3).ConclusionsImpaired neurodevelopment during foetal life may increase susceptibility to depression.

scholarly journals Etiologic specificity of waking Cortisol: Links with maternal history of depression and anxiety in adolescent girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon L. Goldstein ◽  
Greg Perlman ◽  
Roman Kotov ◽  
Joan E. Broderick ◽  
Keke Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Maternal History ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Depression

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety in the Adult Population of Qatar in the First Year of the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from an Online Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma M. Khaled ◽  
Iman Amro ◽  
Lina Bader ◽  
Peter Woodruff ◽  
Majid A Alabdulla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Prior History ◽  
First Year ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background: There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, COVID-19 infection and mortality rates.Aim: To identify factors associated with symptoms of depression-anxiety in the adult population of Qatar during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in Qatar between July and December 2020 after the first COVID-19 wave and before the beginning of the second wave. Depression-anxiety was defined as a cut-off of 20 or higher on the PHQ-ADS scale. Results: Of 1138 participants, 71.05% were female, 69.0% Arabs, and 70.0% Non-Qataris. 77% were < 40 years (the median age in Qatar is 32 years). In a fully-adjusted model, six variables were significantly associated with PHQ-ADS; Arab ethnicity (OR=1.67, p=0.026), never married (OR=2.04, p < 0.001 (versus married), prior history of psychiatric disorder (versus no history) (OR=1.76, p=0.039), increased worries due to social media use for COVID-related news/updates (OR=1.72, p=0.003), those with a history of COVID-19 (OR=1.76, p=0.039), loneliness (OR=1.91, p < 0.001), and lower levels of religiosity (OR=0.96, p=0.039). These associations also pertained in the reduced model, with exception of religiosity which was only marginally statistically significant (OR=0.97, p=0.055).Conclusions: The potential risk factors identified may assist with anxiety and depression prevention in future COVID-19 waves, and similar crises, and assist with early intervention to treat sufferers.

scholarly journals Suicidal Ideations and Attempts in Patients with Isolated Dystonia

Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 10.1212/WNL.0000000000011596
Author(s):  
Alexis Worthley ◽  
Kristina Simonyan
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Generalized Dystonia ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Depression ◽  
Global Population ◽  
Question Survey

Objective:To evaluate the hypothesis that individuals with isolated dystonia are at an increased risk for suicidal behavior, we administered an anonymous electronic survey to patients with dystonia, asking them about their history of suicidal ideations and suicide attempt.Methods:A total of 542 patients with dystonia completed an online 97-question survey, which captured the demographics of suicidal behavior and major psychiatric disorders in these patients. Statistical analyses examined the prevalence of suicidal behavior in patients with dystonia compared to the prevalence of suicidal ideations and attempt in the general global population and assessed the significance of risk associations between suicidality and psychiatric history in these patients.Results:Overall, 32.3% of patients with isolated dystonia reported a lifetime history of suicidal behavior, which was significantly different from the reported rates of suicidal ideation (9.2%) and attempt (2.7%) in the general global population. The prevalence of suicidality was higher in patients with multifocal/segmental and generalized forms of dystonia (range of 46%-50%) compared to patients with focal dystonias (range of 26.1%-33.3%). The highest suicidal ideation-to-attempt ratio of 4:1 was found in patients with generalized dystonia. Suicidality in patients with focal dystonia was significantly associated with their history of depression and anxiety disorders.Conclusion:Patients with isolated dystonia have an increased, albeit unrecognized, prevalence of suicidal behavior compared to the general global population. The screening for suicidal risk should be incorporated as part of the clinical evaluation of patients with dystonia to prevent their suicide-induced injury and death.

Abstract 138: Characterizing Depressed Symptoms in Younger Women and Men Who Experienced an Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the VIRGO Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Smolderen ◽  
Kelly Strait ◽  
Dreyer Rachel ◽  
Gail D’Onofrio ◽  
Shengfan Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Depression

Background: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of the depressive symptom burden among younger men and women, and to better characterize those experiencing depressive symptoms in the weeks leading up to their AMI. Method: The VIRGO study enrolled 3,572 AMI patients (2:1 ratio for women: men; 67.1% women) between 2008 and 2012 (103 US hospitals, 24 in Spain and 3 in Australia) at their index AMI admission. The PHQ-9 (clinically relevant depressive symptoms = PHQ-9 scores ≥10) was administered to assess patients’ depressive symptoms. Demographic, socio-economic, cardiovascular risk, AMI risk factor, perceived stress (PSS-14), and health status information (Seattle Angina Questionnaire [SAQ], EQ-5D) was obtained through patient interviews during the index hospitalization and medical chart abstraction. Information about history of depression was also documented through interviews. Results: A total of 886 (39%) women experienced clinically relevant depressive symptoms vs. 245 (22%) men (P<0.0001). Overall, about half (n=1141, 48%) of women reported a prior history of depression vs. 1 in 4 in men (n=280, 24%) (P<0.0001). Women had higher rates of somatic depressive symptoms (10% vs. 6% in men), as well as a combination of cognitive and somatic symptoms of depression (23% vs. 11% in men) (P<0.0001). High levels of stress (mean score 32±8 vs. 21±8 for men; 34±8 vs. 23±8 for women on PSS-14) and low quality of life scores (mean SAQ Quality of Life score 50±22 vs. 63±21 for men; 45±25 vs. 61±22 for women) were noted among depressed patients, regardless of their gender (all P-values <0.0001 for depressed vs. non-depressed). In both women and men, depression was more prevalent among patients with a lower socio-economic profile (e.g. lower education, uninsured), among those with cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. diabetes, smoking). As compared with men, women had a 2.28-increased odds of experiencing depressive symptoms. This relationship persisted after adjusting for demographic, socio-economic, cardiovascular and AMI risk factors, and health status (OR=1.64; 95%CI 1.36, 1.98). Conclusions: A high depressive symptom burden and prior history of depression was observed among younger women admitted with AMI. Regardless of gender, depression affected those with a lower socio-economic status and cardiovascular risk factors; it was also accompanied with high levels of stress and worse health status. Targeted interventions and preventive strategies should consider addressing this high burden of depressive symptoms among younger depressed AMI patients.

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