Anxiety, depression and social support across pregnancy in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage: A prospective study

Lin, Kai; Weng, Xueling; Gao, Lingling

doi:10.1111/ijn.12997

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“…Sample sizes varied from 54 participants in a follow-up of a previous randomized trial [ 51 ] to 12,386 couples in a study with findings on both maternal and paternal depression [ 53 ]. Most of the included studies [ 38 – 41 , 43 , 44 , 47 , 50 , 51 , 58 – 60 , 62 , 63 , 68 ] in the mid or late pregnancy, four [ 45 , 54 – 56 ] started in early pregnancy, and ten studies [ 42 , 46 , 48 , 49 , 53 , 61 , 64 , 65 , 67 , 70 ] started after birth. Women were on average aged between 18 and 40 years old.…”

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“…Specifically, we found that women with lower social support and higher self-reported adherence to the Traditional Female Role were at the highest risk of experiencing postpartum depressive symptoms [ 38 ]. A study conducted in China found that anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in pregnant women who have experienced recurrent miscarriages, particularly in the early weeks of pregnancy when social support is at its lowest level [ 56 ]. These findings converge with those from the past studies that identified social support as an important buffer against anxiety and depression throughout the pregnancy [ 56 ].…”

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“…A study conducted in China found that anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in pregnant women who have experienced recurrent miscarriages, particularly in the early weeks of pregnancy when social support is at its lowest level [ 56 ]. These findings converge with those from the past studies that identified social support as an important buffer against anxiety and depression throughout the pregnancy [ 56 ].…”

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Social connectedness as a determinant of mental health: A scoping review

Wickramaratne

Yangchen²,

Lepow³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Public health and epidemiologic research have established that social connectedness promotes overall health. Yet there have been no recent reviews of findings from research examining social connectedness as a determinant of mental health. The goal of this review was to evaluate recent longitudinal research probing the effects of social connectedness on depression and anxiety symptoms and diagnoses in the general population. A scoping review was performed of PubMed and PsychInfo databases from January 2015 to December 2021 following PRISMA-ScR guidelines using a defined search strategy. The search yielded 66 unique studies. In research with other than pregnant women, 83% (19 of 23) studies reported that social support benefited symptoms of depression with the remaining 17% (5 of 23) reporting minimal or no evidence that lower levels of social support predict depression at follow-up. In research with pregnant women, 83% (24 of 29 studies) found that low social support increased postpartum depressive symptoms. Among 8 of 9 studies that focused on loneliness, feeling lonely at baseline was related to adverse outcomes at follow-up including higher risks of major depressive disorder, depressive symptom severity, generalized anxiety disorder, and lower levels of physical activity. In 5 of 8 reports, smaller social network size predicted depressive symptoms or disorder at follow-up. In summary, most recent relevant longitudinal studies have demonstrated that social connectedness protects adults in the general population from depressive symptoms and disorders. The results, which were largely consistent across settings, exposure measures, and populations, support efforts to improve clinical detection of high-risk patients, including adults with low social support and elevated loneliness.

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Lepow³

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“…34 In Guangzhou, China, the incidence rate of anxiety in early-stage, middle-stage and late-stage pregnancy was 47.6%, 36.1% and 32.5%, respectively, whereas the incidence of depression was 38%, 34.3% and 31.3%, respectively. 35 While in central London, of the recurrent miscarriage women, 34% fulfilled the criteria for post-traumatic stress symptoms at first month, 26% at third month and 21% at ninth month, respectively, and that of anxiety was 30% at first month, 25% at third month and 22% at ninth month, as well as depression for 10% at first month, 8% at third month and 7% at ninth month, respectively. 36 Since the psychological incidence rate is common after pregnancy loss, available screening tools and treatment programs for psychological health consequences of miscarriage need to be accessible.…”

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“…64,65 Psychosocial stress theory believes that social support is a protective element against anxiety and depression during pregnancy. 35,66,67 Patient-centered counseling, including decision satisfaction and shared decisionmaking, has a positive influence on psychological consequences for women seeking pregnancy termination. 68 Besides, providing counseling based on health promotion awareness can decrease psychological health problems and increase self-esteem.…”

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Psychologic Sequelae in Early Pregnancy Complications

Jia¹,

Li²,

Liu³

et al. 2023

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Early pregnancy complications, including miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies, and hyperemesis gravidarum, are common discomforts accounting for about 15% to 20% of all pregnancies. A proportion of women with early pregnancy complications will experience short-and long-term psychologic sequelae in the aftermath of pregnancy complications, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which are the most commonly reported psychologic reactions. This review will focus on the course and impact of these psychologic sequelae in early pregnancy complications, and the noninvasive interventions to improve mental health are also briefly discussed.

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Assisted reproductive technology and physical activity among Chinese pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus in early pregnancy: A cross‐sectional study

Chen,

Deng,

Fan

et al. 2024

Research in Nursing & Health

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Currently, the number of pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and using assisted reproductive technology (ART) is increasing. The present study aims to explore the relationship between ART and physical activity in Chinese pregnant women at high risk for GDM in early pregnancy. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in a regional teaching hospital in Guangzhou, China, between July 2022 and March 2023. Three hundred fifty‐five pregnant women at high risk for GDM in early pregnancy completed the Chinese version of the Pregnant Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), the Pregnancy Physical Activity Knowledge Scale, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Self‐Efficacy Scale, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Social Support Scale, and a sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics data sheet. Compared to women who conceived naturally, women who used ART were more likely to be 35 years or older, unemployed, primigravidae, and to have intentionally planned their pregnancies. Women who used ART had significantly lower levels of physical activity and self‐efficacy compared to their counterparts who conceived naturally. Over half (55.6%) of women who used ART reported being physically inactive, and those with lower self‐efficacy, as well as the unemployed, were significantly more likely to be inactive. Physical inactivity is a critical clinical issue among women who use ART, especially in the context of GDM risk. Future research should develop and test physical activity programs, including enhancing physical activity self‐efficacy for women who use ART. Patient or public contribution: In this study, survey questionnaires were completed by participants among Chinese pregnant women at high risk for GDM in early pregnancy.

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Anxiety, depression and social support across pregnancy in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage: A prospective study

Cited by 13 publications

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Social connectedness as a determinant of mental health: A scoping review

Social connectedness as a determinant of mental health: A scoping review

Psychologic Sequelae in Early Pregnancy Complications

Assisted reproductive technology and physical activity among Chinese pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus in early pregnancy: A cross‐sectional study

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