Is maternal exposure to childhood trauma associated with maternal-fetal attachment?

Adults with childhood maltreatment history can face a difficult experience in transitioning to parenthood. Women with a history of emotional neglect in childhood tend to experience problematic attachment. The study's aim was to evaluate the relationship between childhood trauma and maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women in a population-based study in Southern Brazil. This is a longitudinal study with pregnant women who were interviewed in two moments: before 24-weeks of pregnancy and 60 days after the first interview. We used the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale. The mean of maternal-fetal attachment in the general sample was 99.8 (± 10.8). The mean of emotional neglect was 8.9 (± 4.7); physical neglect 6.7 (± 2.8); sexual abuse 5.9 (± 3.0); physical abuse 6.8 (± 3.1) and emotional abuse 8.0 (± 4.1). After adjusted analysis, we found that pregnant women who suffered emotional neglect had 0.4 points less on the average on the maternal-fetal attachment, β = -0.4, CI 95% [-0.6, -0.2], and pregnant women who suffered emotional abuse had 0.2 points less on the average on the maternal-fetal attachment, β = -0.2, CI 95% [-0.5, -0.0]. Only emotional neglect and emotional abuse were associated with maternal-fetal attachment. This study showed that a history of childhood trauma can have a negative impact during the prenatal period, and can impair maternal-fetal attachment. The data found can assist health professionals in identifying factors that can protect and contribute to pregnant women who were victims of childhood trauma to face the transition to parenthood in the best possible way.

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Correlation between childhood trauma and cognitive impairment in patients with schizophrenia

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.2161 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. S582-S582 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. Mrizak ◽

R. Trabelsi ◽

A. Arous ◽

A. Aissa ◽

H. Ben Ammar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Physical Abuse ◽

Childhood Trauma ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Digit Span ◽

Verbal Learning ◽

Emotional Neglect ◽

Card Sorting ◽

History Of ◽

Physical Neglect

IntroductionAbusive childhood experiences are claimed to be more prevalent in people with schizophrenia (SCZ) than in the general population. The exposure to childhood trauma can have adverse effects on cognitive function.ObjectivesTo investigate whether there is a relationship between childhood trauma (CT) and cognitive functioning in patients with SCZ.MethodsFifty-eight outpatients with stable SCZ were recruited. The participants completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire retrospectively assessing five types of childhood trauma (emotional, physical and sexual abuse, and emotional and physical neglect). They also completed a neurocognitive battery comprising the following tests: the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test–Revised (HVLT-R), the Letter Digit Substitution Test (LDST), the Stroop Test (ST), the “Double Barrage” of Zazzo (DBZ), the Modified Card Sorting Test (MCST), the Verbal Fluency (VF), the Trail Making Test-Part A (TMT-A) and the Digit Span (DS).ResultsThe patients with a history of physical abuse (P = 0.03) or emotional neglect (P = 0.07) performed worse at the delayed recall of the HVLT-R. A history of emotional neglect was also correlated to a significantly worse performance in theTMT-A (P < 0.0001), while physical abuse was correlated to worse DS (P = 0.015). High emotional abuse scores were significantly correlated to poorer efficiency in DBZ (P = 0.025).ConclusionsThe results need replication, but underline the necessity of investigating biological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying these subjects’ cognitive impairment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Association between schizoid tendencies and aggressive behaviors: mediating and moderating influences in childhood trauma and life events among Chinese adolescents

Annals of General Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12991-021-00371-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tingyu Yang ◽

Yuqiong He ◽

Shuxian Wu ◽

Xilong Cui ◽

Xuerong Luo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Life Events ◽

Childhood Trauma ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Child Behavior Checklist ◽

Short Form ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Emotional Neglect ◽

Aggressive Behaviors ◽

Physical Neglect

Abstract Background This study investigated an association between schizoid tendencies and aggressive behaviors in Chinese adolescents, and explored the underlying mechanism. Methods The data of 3094 adolescents aged 12 to 16 years were collected from an epidemiological survey in China. All the subjects or their parents completed the Achenbach’s Child Behavior Checklist, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form, and the Adolescent Self-rating Life Event Checklist (ASLEC). Results Relative to the non-schizoid group, adolescents with schizoid tendencies (male or female) showed significantly higher scores for aggressive behaviors, emotional abuse, and ASLEC. Regarding females only, those with schizoid tendencies had significantly higher (lower) scores for physical abuse and emotional neglect (physical neglect). The aggressive behaviors score was predicted by scores for schizoid tendencies (βmale = 0.620, βfemale = 0.638, both P < 0.001) and ASLEC (βmale = 0.125, βfemale = 0.061, both P < 0.01), and by childhood trauma score (males: emotional neglect [β = 0.045, P = 0.021]; females: emotional abuse and sexual abuse [β = 0.118 and − 0.062, both P < 0.01]). The ASLEC and childhood trauma scores mediated the association between scores for schizoid tendencies and aggressive behaviors, specifically, emotional neglect (emotional abuse and sexual abuse) in males (females). In females, the interaction between scores for childhood trauma and ASLEC affected the aggressive behaviors score (P = 0.023). Conclusions Schizoid tendencies are associated with aggressive behaviors among Chinese adolescents. Recent life events and childhood trauma mediated an association between schizoid tendencies and aggressive behaviors. The interaction between childhood trauma and recent life events affected aggressive behaviors in females. Aggressive behaviors in adolescents may be ameliorated by reducing childhood trauma and life events.

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Evaluation of self-esteem and childhood trauma in patients with sexual disorders

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1694 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. s852-s853

Author(s):

G. Teksin Unal ◽

O. Sahmelikoglu Onur ◽

C. Karsidag ◽

M.G. Teksin Bakir

Keyword(s):

Childhood Trauma ◽

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Premature Ejaculation ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Depressive Mood ◽

Sexual Disorders ◽

Emotional Neglect ◽

Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽

Physical Neglect

IntroductionSexual dysfunction (SD) is defined as the deterioration of sexual response cycles caused by anatomic, physiologic or psychologic reasons.ObjectivesWe believe that SD is closely related to self-esteem and childhood trauma (CT).AimIn this study, the level of self-esteem and CT in patients diagnosed with SD vs. controls are aimed to be compared. In addition, relationship between complaints of SD self-esteem and CT variable subgroups are planned to be investigated.MethodTwenty-four patients visited Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Psychiatric Hospital with matching defined criteria and 24 control counterparts statistically matching were taken sociodemographic data form, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSS) and Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-28) was applied.ResultsCTQ-28 averages and RSS variables which are sensitivity to criticism, depressive mood, psychosomatic symptoms, feeling threatened in interpersonal relationships, degree to participate in discussions, relationship with father were higher in patients with SD (P < 0.05). Considering the relationship between complaints of SD and CTQ-28 subscales, physical abuse, emotional abuse, physical neglect, emotional neglect averages of patients were observed significantly different rooted by genitopelvic pain/penetration disorder and premature ejaculation and in emotional neglect by premature ejaculation and low libido combination (P < 0.05).ConclusionsIn literature, there are many studies that show CT leads to SD and several studies state that self-esteem is affected in patients with SD [1]. CT must be considered and determined in the goal of treatment of SD.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Meta-Analyses of Predictors of Health Practices in Pregnant Women

Western Journal of Nursing Research ◽

10.1177/0193945916682212 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 425-446 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Barbara L. Cannella ◽

Adela Yarcheski ◽

Noreen E. Mahon

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health Practices ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Maternal Fetal Attachment ◽

Support Employment ◽

The Mean ◽

Fetal Attachment ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Doctoral Dissertations

The aims of this study were to identify predictors of health practices of pregnant women in the literature reviewed, to use meta-analysis to ascertain the mean effect size (ES) across studies between each predictor and health practices, and to examine four moderators on each predictor–health practices relationship. Using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines for the literature assessed, 32 published studies or doctoral dissertations completed between 1992 and 2015 met the inclusion criteria. Twelve predictors were identified, and each predictor in relation to health practices was subjected to meta-analysis. One predictor (maternal–fetal attachment) of health practices had a large ES, two predictors (depression and stress) had medium ESs, six predictors (income, education, parity, social support, employment, and age) had small ESs, and three predictors (gestational age, marital status, and race) had trivial ESs. Findings are interpreted relative to health practices in pregnant women.

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Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Domestic Violence in Iranian and Afghan Pregnant Women: A Cross-Cultural Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-107804/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mahlagha Dehghan ◽

Hakimeh Ferdosi ◽

Faroukh Abazari ◽

Jamileh Farokhzadian

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Inverse Correlation ◽

Psychological Violence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Afghan Women ◽

Maternal Fetal Attachment ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

Fetal Attachment

Abstract Background: Domestic violence against pregnant women is becoming more frequent and intense. Studies have shown that women who were under more physical and psychological violence experienced a lot of stress and depression and had less ability to communicate with their fetuses. International statistics show a high prevalence of violence against Afghan women and the communities migrated to Afghanistan. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the maternal-fetal attachment and domestic violence between Iranian and Afghan pregnant women.Methods: This study has a descriptive-comparative cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of Iranian and Afghan pregnant women referred to Kerman Health Centers in 2018-2019. One hundred-forty-six Iranian pregnant women and 142 Afghan pregnant women were enrolled in the study by the quota sampling. Data collection tools were demographic and clinical information questionnaire, questionnaires of domestic violence against women, and maternal-fetal attachment scale. Results: The mean score of maternal-fetal attachment in Iranian and Afghan pregnant women was higher than the average. Also, scores of maternal-fetal attachment and its dimensions in Afghan pregnant women were significantly higher than that of Iranian pregnant women (P < 0.001). The mean score of domestic violence was low in Iranian and Afghan pregnant women. There was no significant difference between Iranian and Afghan pregnant women in the total score of domestic violence (P > 0.05). There was a significant inverse correlation between maternal-fetal attachment and domestic violence in Iranian pregnant women (P < 0.05). In Afghan pregnant women, there was a positive and significant correlation between maternal-fetal attachment and sexual violence in while there was a significant and reverse relationship between other dimensions of attachment and violence (P < 0.05).Conclusion: This study showed that the rate of violence in the studied populations was low, and maternal-fetal attachment rate is appropriate. The relationship between violence and mother-fetal attachment had a different pattern in Iranian and Afghan women. Therefore, further studies are needed to investigate the factors affecting maternal-fetal attachment, especially in Afghan women.

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The Effects of Pregnancy-Adaptation Training on Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Adaptation in Pregnant Women With a History of Baby Loss

Nursing and Midwifery Studies ◽

10.17795/nmsjournal28949 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Nasrin Baghdari ◽

Elahe Sadeghi Sahebzad ◽

Masoomeh Kheirkhah ◽

Elham Azmoude

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Maternal Fetal Attachment ◽

History Of ◽

Fetal Attachment

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4491 Cumulative Childhood Trauma Load Across Race in Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder

Journal of Clinical and Translational Science ◽

10.1017/cts.2020.119 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (s1) ◽

pp. 26-27

Author(s):

Nia Byrd ◽

Bethany L. Stangl ◽

Melanie L. Schwandt ◽

Nancy Diazgranados ◽

Vijay A. Ramchandani

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use ◽

Physical Abuse ◽

Racial Differences ◽

Childhood Trauma ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Alcohol Use Disorder ◽

Heavy Drinking ◽

Emotional Neglect ◽

Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽

Physical Neglect

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Our objective was to investigate racial differences in experiencing multiple categories of childhood trauma (CT) and the differential impact on alcohol use in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). We hypothesized that there would be a differential additive effect of CT categories endorsed and drinking behaviors between racial groups. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Participants were recruited through the NIAAA screening protocol where they completed alcohol-related assessments including a 90-day Timeline Followback (TLFB) and the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). Structured Clinical Interviews for DSM disorders were conducted to identify participants with lifetime alcohol dependence (DSM-IV) or AUD (DSM-5) (N = 1152). Participants self-identified as Black or White completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) which assesses 5 types of CT: emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, physical neglect, and emotional neglect, and were classified into 3 CT groups: no trauma, 1 type of trauma, and 2+ types of trauma endorsed. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: For Black participants (N = 583), 21.6% experienced no trauma, 21% experienced 1 type, and 57.4% experienced 2 or more types, with the most common being physical abuse and emotional neglect. For White participants (N = 569), 32.1% experienced no trauma, 20.6% experienced 1 type, and 47.3% experienced 2 or more types, with the most common being emotional neglect and emotional abuse. There were significant associations between CT groups, TLFB, and AUDIT measures. For Black participants, AUDIT-Harm and AUDIT Total were significantly different across the 3 CT groups (all p values <0.05). For White participants, Heavy Drinking Days was significantly different across the 3 CT groups (p = 0.028), with trends for AUDIT-Harm (p = 0.061) and AUDIT-Dependence (p<0.065). DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: In individuals with AUD, there were significant positive associations between the number of CT categories endorsed and alcohol use across race, suggesting a cumulative effect of CT on risky alcohol use. Future work includes exploring personality and behavioral mediators of the relationship between cumulative trauma load and drinking.

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Childhood trauma and internet addiction predict depression on left behind adolescents

International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education ◽

10.1177/00207209211002072 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 002072092110020

Author(s):

Xue Dong ◽

Fang Su ◽

JiaYu Du ◽

Yahua Hu ◽

ZhengHong Wang

Keyword(s):

Childhood Trauma ◽

Internet Addiction ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Self Report ◽

Emotional Neglect ◽

Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Left Behind ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Physical Neglect

Objective Parents’ labor migration has resulted in a great quantity of Left Behind Adolescents (LBA) in China. This study aims to examine if childhood trauma and internet addiction does predict depression on LBA in comparison to Non-Left Behind Adolescents (NLBA) in China. Methods Participants in the study includes a sample of 1890 adolescents aged 12 to 27, including 102 LBA and 1399 NLBA in China. All participants completed the self-report questionnaires, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-28), Internet Addiction Test (IAT), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results There was a significant difference in IAT and CTQ between LBA and NLBA (P < 0.05). The frequent childhood trauma type was physical neglect (48%), followed by emotional neglect (32.3%). Males reported higher levels of emotional and physical abuse and physical neglect than female counterparts in LBA. The prevalence of depression (23.5%) and internet addiction (29.4%) were higher among LBA than NLBA. There were no significant differences in depression (p > 0.05). There were positive correlations between CTQ (except emotional neglect), BDI, and IAT. Multiple linear regressions indicated that emotional abuse and neglect, internet addiction, and poor academic performance were significant predictors for depression among LBA. Conclusion Childhood trauma and internet addiction were directly related to symptoms of depression in LBA, There is an urgent need for targeted interventions for LBA to prevent negative mental health outcomes.

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