Postnatal Depression and Socio-Demographic Risk: Factors Associated with Edinburgh Depression Scale Scores in a Metropolitan Area of New South Wales, Australia

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (12) ◽  
pp. 1040-1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
John G. Eastwood ◽  
Hai Phung ◽  
Bryanne Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
New South ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Demographic Risk ◽  
Demographic Risk Factors

scholarly journals Paternal Perinatal Depression Assessed by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Gotland Male Depression Scale: Prevalence and Possible Risk Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 720-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Carlberg ◽  
Maigun Edhborg ◽  
Lene Lindberg
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Screening ◽  
Male Depression ◽  
Lower Education ◽  
Demographic Risk ◽  
Demographic Risk Factors

Several studies have used the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), developed to screen new mothers, also for new fathers. This study aimed to further contribute to this knowledge by comparing assessment of possible depression in fathers and associated demographic factors by the EPDS and the Gotland Male Depression Scale (GMDS), developed for “male” depression screening. The study compared EPDS score ≥10 and ≥12, corresponding to minor and major depression, respectively, in relation to GMDS score ≥13. At 3–6 months after child birth, a questionnaire was sent to 8,011 fathers of whom 3,656 (46%) responded. The detection of possibly depressed fathers by EPDS was 8.1% at score ≥12, comparable to the 8.6% detected by the GMDS. At score ≥10, the proportion detected by EPDS increased to 13.3%. Associations with possible risk factors were analyzed for fathers detected by one or both scales. A low income was associated with depression in all groups. Fathers detected by EPDS alone were at higher risk if they had three or more children, or lower education. Fathers detected by EPDS alone at score ≥10, or by both scales at EPDS score ≥12, more often were born in a foreign country. Seemingly, the EPDS and the GMDS are associated with different demographic risk factors. The EPDS score appears critical since 5% of possibly depressed fathers are excluded at EPDS cutoff 12. These results suggest that neither scale alone is sufficient for depression screening in new fathers, and that the decision of EPDS cutoff is crucial.

Risk Factors for Delayed Onset of Lactogenesis II Among Primiparous Mothers from a Brazilian Baby-Friendly Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz de Oliveira Rocha ◽  
Marcia Penido Machado ◽  
Livia Lima Bastos ◽  
Livia Barbosa Silva ◽  
Ana Paula Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Observational Cohort ◽  
Breastfeeding Cessation ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Background: Low milk supply is frequently reported as a reason for exclusive breastfeeding cessation. Research aims: To determine the occurrence of, and the risk factors associated with, delayed onset of lactogenesis II among primiparas seen at a Baby-Friendly Hospital in Brazil. Method: We conducted a prospective longitudinal observational cohort study of 224 primiparas who had a singleton delivery. Data were first collected at the hospital. We assessed the onset of lactogenesis on day four postpartum, based on maternal reports of changes in breast fullness. Breastfeeding practices and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale were evaluated on day seven postpartum. Using Poisson regression, we assessed significant factors associated with delayed onset of lactogenesis II. Results: Delayed lactogenesis II occurred in 18.8% ( n = 42) of participants and was significantly associated with alcohol drinking during pregnancy (IRR = 2.710, 95% CI [1.469, 4.996]); Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores ≥ 10 (IRR = 2.092, 95% CI [1.118, 3.916]), and the age of the mother (IRR: 1.081, 95% CI [1.039, 1.125]). Conclusion: Postpartum depression and alcohol ingestion during pregnancy may be associated with lactogenesis II delay, but more research is needed to elucidate the directionality of these relationships. Older mothers are at risk of delayed lactogenesis II onset. The frequency of delayed lactogenesis in this population is similar to the rates seen in previous Latin America studies and much lower than the ranges seen in North America, possibly because of the low proportion of obesity and severe gestational diabetes in this sample.

scholarly journals General Medical, Mental Health, and Demographic Risk Factors Associated With Suicide by Firearm Compared With Other Means

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 677-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Boggs ◽  
Arne Beck ◽  
Sam Hubley ◽  
Edward L. Peterson ◽  
Yong Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Demographic Risk ◽  
Demographic Risk Factors

Clinical and demographic risk factors associated with chronic suppurative otitis media

2007 ◽  
Vol 71 (10) ◽  
pp. 1549-1554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akeem O. Lasisi ◽  
Fatai A. Olaniyan ◽  
Sufyan A. Muibi ◽  
Ismail A. Azeez ◽  
Kehinde G. Abdulwasiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Demographic Risk ◽  
Demographic Risk Factors

scholarly journals Characteristics and beach safety knowledge of beachgoers on unpatrolled surf beaches in Australia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea Uebelhoer ◽  
William Koon ◽  
Mitchell D. Harley ◽  
Jasmin C. Lawes ◽  
Robert W. Brander
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Media ◽  
New South ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Rip Current ◽  
Beach Safety ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Safety Interventions ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Abstract. The majority of drowning deaths on Australian beaches occur significant distances away from lifeguard services. This study uses results of 459 surveys of beachgoers at five beaches unpatrolled by lifeguards in New South Wales, Australia to improve understanding of who visits these beaches and why, and to identify risk factors associated with their beach safety knowledge and behaviour. Many unpatrolled beach users were infrequent beachgoers and weak swimmers, with poor rip current hazard identification skills, who did not observe safety signage that was present, and yet intended to enter the water to swim despite being aware that no lifeguards were present. The survey found that the main reasons beachgoers visited unpatrolled beaches were because they were conveniently close to their holiday accommodation, or they represented a quieter location away from crowds. Future beach safety interventions in Australia need to extend beyond the standard ‘swim between the flags’ message in recognition that people will always frequent unpatrolled beaches. Future beach safety interventions for unpatrolled beaches should be tailored towards the varied types of demographic beach users, such as domestic tourist families, males, and day visitors attracted by social media.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic risk factors associated with febrile seizures at Puducherry: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1130
Author(s):  
Gobinaath . ◽  
Arun Daniel J.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Febrile Seizures ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
History Of ◽  
Demographic Risk ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Demographic Risk Factors

Background: Febrile seizures occur commonly in the under 5 age group and is associated with few risk factors causing its recurrence like very high fever, family history of seizures, low sodium levels and younger age of onset which are subject to seasonal and wide geographical variations. This study aimed at detecting the major risk factors associated with recurrent febrile seizures in an Indian population.Methods: A retrospective hospital-based study was conducted among a total of 300 cases aged 6 months to 5 years attending to the paediatric OPD with history of fever followed by febrile seizures. Information regarding socio-demographic and clinical variables associated with febrile seizure was collected and analyzed.Results: The mean age of the study participants was 25.6±2.2 months and majority (60%) were males. Family history of seizures was present in 25.3% (n=76) of the children with febrile seizures. Respiratory infections (73.3%) and gastroenteritis (17%) were the major infective reasons associated with the occurrence of febrile seizures followed by pneumonia (6.3%) and urinary tract infections (5%). Recurrence of FS was significantly higher among the children with family history of FS (p=0.009), age at onset lesser (p<0.001) and simple FS seizures.Conclusions: Younger age at onset and positive family history of seizures were important socio-demographic risk factors associated with recurrent febrile seizures.

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