The Role of Partner Support Among Women with Depressive Symptoms

Davey‐Rothwell, Melissa; Stewart, James; Vadnais, Alison; Braxton, Sharif; Latkin, Carl A.

doi:10.1007/s10597-017-0101-3

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“…Depression among the elders is one of the most common and significant mental health issues among people around the world (Bluth et al, 2016;CDC, 2018;Davey-Rothwell, Stewart, Vadnais, Braxton, & Latkin, 2017;Rashid, Ong & Wong, 2012;WHO, 2018), yet it is often seen as inevitable specifically among older adults of color (Sriwattanakomen et al, 2010;Zalaquett & Stens, 2006). Although there is an abundance of research on depression, most of the research tends to relate to majority cultures.…”

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A Measurement Model of Depressive Symptoms among Older, African American Women

Baldwin-Clark¹,

Carvalho²

2020

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For more than four decades, researchers have found depression to be a common mental illness among the elderly. Depression is a generalized mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a sense of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest, and decrease in energy level. This definition is reflected in the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The rates of depression among elderly residents of institutions are 67% higher than among elderly adults residing at home. As in the United States, elderly women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depressive symptoms as elderly men.. Time and again, research has revealed that depression is a significant problem for individuals later in life and may affect their psychological well-being. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) 2010 wave, a secondary analysis was conducted to examine depression among community-dwelling, African American women, age 50 and over, as it relates to age, social support, religion, caregiving, and physical health. Intersectionality and social construction were used as theoretical frameworks for the study. Findings indicated significant relationships between depression and age, social support, and physical health. However, depression is treatable with pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy or combination of both.The overall purpose of this study was to explore the factors that may predict depression among older African American females, as well as identify gaps in the literature and add to the knowledge base about depression among this population of color, and develop a framework for future studies investigating mental health issues among diverse populations beyond African Americans.

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A Measurement Model of Depressive Symptoms among Older, African American Women

Baldwin-Clark¹,

Carvalho²

2020

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“…The present study showed that maintaining close relationships with others was associated with a better level of self-esteem than not maintaining close relationships ( P < 0.001). Maintaining an intimate relationship with others helps patients obtain sufficient social support, including mental or material help from family, friends, etc., which can buffer stress and maintain a good emotional experience ( 38 ). Zhao et al reported that the social support of patients with hematological disorders is negatively correlated with anxiety and depression.…”

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Factors Associated With Low Self-Esteem Among Patients With Hematologic Malignancies: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dong

et al. 2021

Front. Psychiatry

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The present study aimed to explore the self-esteem level of patients with hematology malignancies and the associated factors. In this cross-sectional study, we screened patients with hematologic malignancies treated in the Department of Hematology of Aerospace Center Hospital between November 2019 and June 2020. We included 157 eligible patients by convenience sampling. The participants completed questionnaires covering demographic characteristics, loneliness, the coping styles, hope, five personality traits, and self-esteem level. We applied t-test, analysis of variance, simple linear regression, and multiple stepwise regression to explore the factors associated with patients' self-esteem. The mean self-esteem score of hematology tumor patients was 26.86 ± 2.34, which was lower than the national norm (P < 0.01). The multiple stepwise regression analysis identified maintaining close relationships with others, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and positive coping style as factors independently associated with the self-esteem of hematology tumor patients. Patients with hematologic malignancies experience low self-esteem. Factors including maintaining close relationships with others, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and active coping style were found to be independently associated with the self-esteem level of these patients. For patients with hematologic malignancies, health providers should apply patient-centered and targeted interventions to improve patients' self-esteem, reduce adverse psychological emotions, and improve their quality of life.

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“…In this study, the term "family networks" is used to describe relationships with immediate and extended family members (e.g., in-laws) whereas "friend networks" refer to social connections with individuals that women identified as friends. Some literature indicates that partners are often the primary support in a woman's life (Davey-Rothwell et al, 2017) and may be essential during pregnancy. There is a dearth of research examining how partner networks, defined as women's connections to past or current romantic partners, may relate to ACEs.…”

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Empirically derived patterns of adverse childhood experiences and associations with prenatal social networks.

Napier¹,

Howell²,

Scheid³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Violence

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Objective: Research has established a strong link between social networks and health outcomes, but less work has examined how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact prenatal social networks. This study explored classes of ACEs in association with family, friend, and partner social support network size, controlling for income and past-year intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure. Method: Participants included 238 pregnant women (Mage = 26.86, SD = 5.88; 54.4% Black) recruited from community organizations serving families in the Midwest and Midsouth, United States. Women were recruited from community organizations, flyers posted in local businesses, and study staff recruitment at local agencies and events. Women self-reported on ACEs, IPV, monthly income, and their social networks. Results: A latent class analysis yielded a 3-class solution: a high exposure class (38.7%), a sexual abuse/household dysfunction (SA/HD) class (20.2%), and a low exposure class (41.2%). Women in the high exposure class reported smaller family networks compared to the SA/HD and low exposure classes, but larger friend networks than the low exposure class. Women in the high exposure class reported more partner connections than the SA/HD class. Women in the high exposure class reported more frequent IPV than the low exposure class. Conclusions: Patterns of ACEs were differentially associated with women’s social support network size. Findings suggest that pregnant women exposed to high levels of ACEs may be more likely to rely on friends or partners for support, instead of family. Prenatal group-based services could provide opportunities for pregnant women to process various adverse experiences and bolster social connections.

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The Role of Partner Support Among Women with Depressive Symptoms

Cited by 10 publications

References 30 publications

A Measurement Model of Depressive Symptoms among Older, African American Women

A Measurement Model of Depressive Symptoms among Older, African American Women

Factors Associated With Low Self-Esteem Among Patients With Hematologic Malignancies: A Cross-Sectional Study

Empirically derived patterns of adverse childhood experiences and associations with prenatal social networks.

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