Incidence of postpartum depression and couple relationship quality

Małus, Aleksandra; Szyluk, Justyna; Galińska-Skok, Beata; Konarzewska, Beata

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“…Similar to our results, in a prospective study conducted by Malus et al, authors reported a greater severity of postpartum depression symptoms in women with poor marital relationship quality (43).…”

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confidence: 92%

Prevalence of postpartum depression at the clinic for obstetrics and gynecology in Kosovo teaching hospital: Demographic, obstetric and psychosocial risk factors

Zejnullahu

Ukella-Lleshi

Miftari

et al. 2021

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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confidence: 92%

Prevalence of postpartum depression at the clinic for obstetrics and gynecology in Kosovo teaching hospital: Demographic, obstetric and psychosocial risk factors

Zejnullahu

Ukella-Lleshi

Miftari

et al. 2021

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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“…This is not surprising, given the high comorbidity of postpartum PTSD with postpartum depression ( Czarnocka and Slade, 2000 ; Grekin and O’Hara, 2014 ). Furthermore, postpartum depression has previously been shown to be associated with poorer postpartum marital relationship satisfaction ( Wenzel et al, 2005 ) and perceived couple relationship quality ( Malus et al, 2016 ). Negative cognitions typical for depression are likely to affect the perception of the couple relationship.…”

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The Impact of Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress and Depression Symptoms on Couples’ Relationship Satisfaction: A Population-Based Prospective Study

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The couple relationship is of particular importance in the transition to parenthood and in the early childhood years because it is related to the well-being and mental health of partners, children, and the family. One factor that may substantially influence relationship quality and couple satisfaction after childbirth is the woman’s experience of birth. Approximately 2–4% of women develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth, with potentially wide-ranging negative consequences for the women themselves and their families. To date, some qualitative studies have explored the influence of postpartum PTSD on couple relationship satisfaction. However, quantitative studies are sparse, with mixed results and methodological limitations. We hypothesized that postpartum PTSD will be prospectively associated with low couple relationship satisfaction, even when taking into account a variety of potential confounding variables, and that the effect of postpartum PTSD symptoms on couple relationship satisfaction will be mediated by postpartum depression symptoms. This study is based on data from the Akershus Birth Cohort study, a prospective cohort study. Information from hospital records and questionnaires completed at 17 weeks gestational age, as well as at 8 weeks and 2 years postpartum were used (n = 1480). PTSD symptoms were measured by the Impact of Event Scale and couple relationship satisfaction was assessed using a modified version of the Mehrabians Marital Satisfaction Scale. Depressive symptoms were assessed by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Data were analyzed using bivariate correlations, multivariate regression analyses, and mediation analyses. Postpartum PTSD symptoms were prospectively related to low couple relationship satisfaction at 2 years postpartum, even when controlling for a considerable number of background factors. When including postpartum depression symptoms as predictor in the analyses, the effect of postpartum PTSD was no longer significant. Moreover, more detailed analyses showed that postpartum depression symptoms acted as a significant mediator, fully explaining the association of postpartum PTSD with couples’ relationship satisfaction. Early detection of couples’ relationship problems and the provision of professional help, particularly in high-risk couples may not only improve the quality of the couple relationship but also improve parenting and promote positive child outcomes.

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“…In turn, Charline El-Hachem did not observe any signi cant impact of relationship status on the prevalence of postpartum depression among single women [23]. Małus et al reported that women who were more satis ed with their relationships were characterized by better psychological condition after giving birth [24]. Umuziga et al found more severe symptoms of mood disorders after giving birth among respondents having four or more children, who had a poor relationship with their partner, compared to those who only had one child [25].…”

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Analysis of Determinants of Postpartum Mood Disorders

Iwanowicz-Palus¹,

Marcewicz²,

Bień³

2020

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BackgroundThe birth of a child entails major changes in a woman’s life. In the perinatal period, the woman is particularly susceptible to emotional problems. The objective of the present paper was to investigate the relationship between global orientation to life and its components on the one hand, and socio-demographic factors on the other, with regard to early postpartum emotional disorders. MethodsThe study included 643 patients hospitalized in obstetric departments who had had a spontaneous vaginal delivery. Research instruments included: the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the Orientation to Life Questionnaire (SOC-29), and the authors’ own survey questionnaire to record participants’ characteristics.ResultsThe study findings indicate an association between lower levels of postpartum blues and higher levels of global sense of coherence, as well as a stronger sense of meaningfulness, manageability, and comprehensibility. More severe mood disorders were found in patients who were single. Postpartum blues symptoms were more intense in less educated respondents.Conclusions Postpartum mood disorders are associated with a global sense of coherence and its components. Higher levels of SOC reduce the risk of postpartum blues.

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Incidence of postpartum depression and couple relationship quality

Abstract: Patients dissatisfied with the quality of their marital relationship experienced an increased severity of postpartum depression symptoms. Greater satisfaction with relationship quality was expressed by women in formalized relationships.

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Prevalence of postpartum depression at the clinic for obstetrics and gynecology in Kosovo teaching hospital: Demographic, obstetric and psychosocial risk factors

Prevalence of postpartum depression at the clinic for obstetrics and gynecology in Kosovo teaching hospital: Demographic, obstetric and psychosocial risk factors

The Impact of Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress and Depression Symptoms on Couples’ Relationship Satisfaction: A Population-Based Prospective Study

Analysis of Determinants of Postpartum Mood Disorders

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