scholarly journals Postpartum depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: The first quantitative evidence

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Midori Matsushima ◽  
Hanna Horiguchi
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Quantitative Evidence ◽  
Postpartum Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract Purpose: This study explores postpartum depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.Methods: An online survey was conducted from May 31 to June 6, 2020 and obtained 2,878 responses from mothers with infants less than 12 months. Results: The point prevalence of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score of ≥ 9 was 26.96%. Logistic regression analysis indicated a negative association between the COVID-19 pandemic and mental well-being. Conclusion: In particular, our results indicate the importance of social support and economic recovery in ameliorating mental health of mothers in the postpartum period.

scholarly journals Research protocol for the exploration of experiences of Aboriginal Australian mothers and healthcare professionals when using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: a process-oriented validation study using triangulated participatory mixed methods

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e022273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ai Wen Chan ◽  
Petra Skeffington ◽  
Corinne Reid ◽  
Rhonda Marriott
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Research Protocol ◽  
Process Oriented

IntroductionAdopting a process-oriented framework for test validation can help to establish whether this tool has the potential to be an acceptable, valid and reliable indicator of depression for mothers and mothers-to-be. This mixed-methods research protocol seeks to explore the views and experiences of Aboriginal mothers and healthcare professionals in relation to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and is intended to highlight potential barriers in perinatal mental health conceptualisation, engagement and response style.Methods and analysisThematic analysis will be applied to interview transcripts of Aboriginal Australian mothers (n=6+) and healthcare professionals (n=6+) to identify key themes. The process-focused validation model will use narratives about experiences of using the EPDS as the priority point of analysis. Item-level data and process-level (experience) data are key phenomenological data. The interview-based narratives will be then compared with EPDS scores to check for points of congruence and divergence. This will be done at two time points, antenatally and postnatally, to assess changes in assessment processes and perceptions. Bridging evidence-based research with clinical practice in an Aboriginal Australian context will be facilitated by an investigation of the perceived cultural relevance and likely clinical effectiveness of EPDS. Such evidence is critical to understanding whether the EPDS fulfils its intended purpose. The guiding principles in designing this research protocol is to benefit the well-being of young Aboriginal families and communities through partnership with Aboriginal women.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval was obtained from Human Research Ethics Committee of Murdoch University and from Western Australian Aboriginal Health Ethics Committee (WAAHEC). Participating healthcare sites and services have provided letters of support. Results of this study will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

scholarly journals Could listening to music during pregnancy be protective against postnatal depression and poor wellbeing post birth? Longitudinal associations from a preliminary prospective cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e021251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisy Fancourt ◽  
Rosie Perkins
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Mental Well Being

ObjectivesThis study explored whether listening to music during pregnancy is longitudinally associated with lower symptoms of postnatal depression and higher well-being in mothers post birth.DesignProspective cohort study.ParticipantsWe analysed data from 395 new mothers aged over 18 who provided data in the third trimester of pregnancy and 3 and 6 months later (0–3 and 4–6 months post birth).Primary and secondary outcome measuresPostnatal depression was measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and well-being was measured using the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale. Our exposure was listening to music and was categorised as ‘rarely; a couple of times a week; every day <1 hour; every day 1–2 hours; every day 3–5 hours; every day 5+hrs’. Multivariable linear regression analyses were carried out to explore the effects of listening to music during pregnancy on depression and well-being post birth, adjusted for baseline mental health and potential confounding variables.ResultsListening during pregnancy is associated with higher levels of well-being (β=0.40, SE=0.15, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.70) and reduced symptoms of postnatal depression (β=−0.39, SE=0.19, 95% CI −0.76 to −0.03) in the first 3 months post birth. However, effects disappear by 4–6 months post birth. These results appear to be particularly found among women with lower levels of well-being and high levels of depression at baseline.ConclusionsListening to music could be recommended as a way of supporting mental health and well-being in pregnant women, in particular those who demonstrate low well-being or symptoms of postnatal depression.

scholarly journals Postpartum depressive symptoms of Brazilian women during the COVID-19 pandemic measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Aurélio Knippel Galletta ◽  
Ana Maria da Silva Sousa Oliveira ◽  
Jéssica Gorrão Lopes Albertini ◽  
Gláucia Guerra Benute ◽  
Stela Verzinhasse Peres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Postpartum Depressive Symptoms

The Dynamics of Eudaimonic Well-Being in the Transition to Parenthood: Differences Between Fathers and Mothers

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 2572-2589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Brandel ◽  
Erika Melchiorri ◽  
Chiara Ruini
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Study Hypothesis

Little is known about changes in existential dimensions of well-being (i.e., eudaimonic well-being) when becoming a parent, particularly in men. This study examined eudaimonic well-being during the transition to parenthood, considering depressive symptoms and gender differences. Fifty pregnant couples ( n = 50 fathers-to-be; n = 50 mothers-to-be; age range 24-53 years) enrolled in maternity units during pregnancy ordinary check-ups, participated in the study. Ratings of eudaimonic well-being (Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scales) and depressive symptoms (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) were collected prenatally and postnatally. In line with the study hypothesis, the results showed that having a child increased well-being in both parents. Surprisingly, well-being in fathers improved more than in mothers. Gender differences accounted for 4.6% of the variance in postnatal eudaimonic well-being, while prenatal levels of eudaimonic well-being accounted for 70%. Becoming a parent has important implications for eudaimonic well-being especially in fathers. Clinical and sociological implications of the findings are discussed.

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH INTRAUTERINE FETAL DEMISE

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabaha Nausheen ◽  
K Srinivas ◽  
Prashanth N.R
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Past History ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intrauterine Fetal Death ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fetal Demise ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Intrauterine Fetal Demise

Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is a serious complication of pregnancy that influences a woman’s short-term psychological well-being and increases the risk of anxiety and depression during the following few months. This study aimed to assess the occurrence of postnatal depression in women with Intrauterine Fetal Demise and the obstetric, psychosocial and emotional determinants of postnatal depression in them. A prospective observational study was conducted at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute,(BMCRI) among 75 women diagnosed with Intrauterine Fetal Demise(IUFD). They were interviewed postnatally  with a semi structured questionnaire which included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for screening postnatal depression. It was found that mothers who had past history of abortions and Intrauterine Fetal Demise had higher mean scores on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and was found to be statistically significant (P value 0.001 and 0.007 respectively). Women  who did  not  perceive  to  have  social  support  following the diagnosis of Intrauterine  Fetal  Demise  also had higher mean scores on  Edinburgh Postnatal Depression  scores with P value 0.017. On enquiring regarding the mother’s wishes towards the deceased baby, it was found that 92% wished to see the baby, of which 61.3% saw the baby.73.3% of them wished to hold the baby and among them only 14.7% spent time with it.76% wished to keep mementos in its memory and 50.7% wished they be isolated in a separate ward where there are no mothers with healthy neonates during their hospital stay. Keywords: Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), Postnatal Depression, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS),mother’s wishes towards deceased baby.

scholarly journals Postnatal depression symptom trajectories across the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Myers ◽  
Emily H Emmott
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Symptom ◽  
Symptom Trajectories ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Postnatal Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Postnatal Mothers

Mounting evidence indicates the mental health of postnatal mothers suffered during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a four-wave online survey of United Kingdom mothers we explore the continuing trajectory of postnatal depressive symptoms. During the first lockdown 47.5% of mothers (n=162) met the ≥11 Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale cut-off for postnatal depression, falling to 32.8% (n=128) after lockdown easing, rising to 51.3% (n=569) in late 2020 as restrictions were increased and 54.0% (n=470) by February 2021.

Predictors of postpartum depression in first-time fathers

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 552-554
Author(s):  
Anne M Howarth ◽  
Nicola R Swain
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pregnancy Anxiety ◽  
First Time

Objective: A significant number of men suffer from paternal postpartum depression (PPPD). This is detrimental to family and personal well-being. This study aims to report rates of PPPD in first-time fathers in New Zealand. It also aims to find predictors of PPPD. Methods: Data from 116 men were analysed. Men completed questionnaires at 24 weeks gestation, 36 weeks gestation, post-birth and 6 months after the baby was born. The outcome of interest was scores on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale 6 months after the baby was born. Results: Twelve percent of the participants met criteria for PPPD. Factors that predicted PPPD were: earlier depression, family life satisfaction, expectations, birth interventions, pain management for their partner and pregnancy anxiety. Conclusions: It is important that PPPD is recognised and treated. More research is needed on the mental health of fathers.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

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