Depressive Symptomatology and Mental Health Help-Seeking Patterns of U.S.- and Foreign-Born Mothers

Huang, Zhihuan J.; Wong, Frank Y.; Ronzio, Cynthia R.; Yu, Stella M.

doi:10.1007/s10995-006-0168-x

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“…In the US, Weir et al showed that rates of timely and adequate perinatal care were nonoptimal in a Medicaid managed care population [46]. Huang et al showed that racial minorities and foreign-born mothers were less likely to consult doctors for their emotional problems compare to non-Hispanic white mothers [47]. Our study found that poor SRMH was associated with later registration of pregnancy and greater tobacco use.…”

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Prevalence and characteristics of women reporting poor mental health during pregnancy: Findings from the 2010 French National Perinatal Survey

Ibáñez

Blondel

Prunet

et al. 2015

Revue d'Épidémiologie et de Santé Publique

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Prevalence and characteristics of women reporting poor mental health during pregnancy: Findings from the 2010 French National Perinatal Survey

Ibáñez

Blondel

Prunet

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Revue d'Épidémiologie et de Santé Publique

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“…23 Racial/ ethnic minorities and foreign-born mothers may also be less likely than non-Hispanic white mothers to seek medical care for their emotional problems. 33 Regardless of the mechanism, this finding suggests that partner support may have salience with regard to racial/ethnic disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Targeting fathers has been proposed as a key strategy to mitigate racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes, 34,35 and further inquiry into the role of the partner and fathers during pregnancy on such disparities is needed.…”

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The Influence of Antenatal Partner Support on Pregnancy Outcomes

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Rifas‐Shiman

Perkins

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Journal of Women's Health

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Background: While there has been considerable attention given to the multitude of maternal factors that contribute to perinatal conditions and poor birth outcomes, few studies have aimed to understand the impact of fathers or partners. We examined associations of antenatal partner support with psychological variables, smoking behavior, and pregnancy outcomes in two socioeconomically distinct prebirth cohorts. Materials and Methods: Data were from 1764 women recruited from an urban-suburban group practice (Project Viva) and 877 women from urban community health centers (Project ACCESS), both in the Boston area. Antenatal partner support was assessed by the Turner Support Scale. Multivariable linear and logistic regression analyses determined the impact of low antenatal partner support on the outcomes of interest. Results: In early pregnancy, 6.4% of Viva and 23.0% of ACCESS participants reported low partner support. After adjustment, low partner support was cross-sectionally associated with high pregnancy-related anxiety in both cohorts (Viva AOR 1.8; 95% CI: 1.0-3.4 and ACCESS AOR 1.9; 95% CI: 1.1-3.3) and with depression in ACCESS (AOR 1.9; 95% CI: 1.1-3.3). In Viva, low partner support was also related to depression midpregnancy (AOR 3.1; 95% CI: 1.7-5.7) and to smoking (AOR 2.2; 95% CI: 1.3-3.8). Birth weight, gestational age, and fetal growth were not associated with partner support. Conclusions: This study of two economically and ethnically distinct cohorts in the Boston area highlights higher levels of antenatal anxiety, depression, and smoking among pregnant women who report low partner support. Partner support may be an important and potentially modifiable target for interventions to improve pregnancy outcomes.

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“…Kim, 2009) are higher than those found in studies of Americans overall (Radloff, 1977) and European Americans (Henderson et al, 2005). In a national study of mothers of young children (from six to 22 months old), more Korean American mothers (44.4%) reported depressive symptoms than non-Hispanic white American mothers (38.5%) (Huang, Wong, Ronzio, & Yu, 2007).…”

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Korean American Parental Depressive Symptoms and Parental Acceptance–Rejection and Control

Kim

2011

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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This study explored the relationships between Korean American parental depressive symptoms and parenting in 64 mothers and 35 fathers of adolescents 11 to 17 years of age. Using multiple regression after controlling for family income, both parents' depressive symptoms were found to significantly influence their acceptance and rejection behaviors, explaining 14% of variance in the mother model and 47% of variance in the father model. Specifically, maternal depressive symptoms were found to significantly positively influence their hostility. Paternal depressive symptoms were found to significantly negatively influence their affection and positively influence their hostility, neglect, and undifferentiated rejection. Educating Korean American parents, especially fathers, regarding the possible influence of their depressive symptoms on their acceptance and rejection of their adolescents could be helpful.

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Depressive Symptomatology and Mental Health Help-Seeking Patterns of U.S.- and Foreign-Born Mothers

Abstract: Our research suggests that previous "global estimates" on Asian American mental health underestimated sub-ethnic group differences. More efforts are needed to overcome the barriers in mental health services access and utilizations, especially in minority and foreign-born populations.

Cited by 140 publications

References 40 publications

Prevalence and characteristics of women reporting poor mental health during pregnancy: Findings from the 2010 French National Perinatal Survey

Prevalence and characteristics of women reporting poor mental health during pregnancy: Findings from the 2010 French National Perinatal Survey

The Influence of Antenatal Partner Support on Pregnancy Outcomes

Korean American Parental Depressive Symptoms and Parental Acceptance–Rejection and Control

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