Effect of maternal mental health on infant growth in low income countries: new evidence from South Asia

Patel, Vikram; Rahman, Atıf; Jacob, K. S.; Hughes, Michael P.

doi:10.1136/bmj.328.7443.820

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“…Different studies have observed a relationship between weight faltering in the first two years with both elevated maternal EPDS and higher rates of diagnosed depression in mothers (O'Brien et al 2004). Studies in developing countries have consistently found a correlation between maternal depression and weight faltering, suggestive of maternal depression possibly being a key factor of underprivileged populations (Anoop et al 2004;Patel et al 2004).…”

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Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in an Iranian sample

Mazhari

Nakhaee

2007

Arch Womens Ment Health

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SummaryBackground: Considering the adverse effects of postpartum depression on both mother and infant, a screening instrument for early diagnosis seems to be of importance.Aims: To assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) on a sample of Iranian postpartum women.Method: The EPDS was translated and back-translated in the standard method. The questionnaire was completed by 600 postpartum women. Hundred cases with an EPDS score of !9 and 100 cases with an EPDS of <9 were randomly selected for interview. Sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, and receiver operating characteristics were calculated by comparing the EPDS sum score against the DSM-IV diagnoses. The correlation coefficient of the EPDS score with GHQ-12 score was calculated. Principal component analysis and internal consistency were assessed.Results: The best cutoff scores for major depression were 12=13 with a sensitivity and specificity of 95.3% and 87.9%, respectively. The correlation coefficient of the total score of the Persian version of EPDS with the GHQ-12 total score was 0.76 (P < 0.001). A two-factor solution was selected as the most appropriate model based on both values and the score plot. The coefficient alpha for the whole scale was 0.83.Conclusion: The Persian version of EPDS is a reliable and valid measure for detecting postpartum depression. Furthermore, it seems acceptable to patients and a valid screening instrument for depression in postpartum women.

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Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in an Iranian sample

Mazhari

Nakhaee

2007

Arch Womens Ment Health

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“…21 In Bangladesh, a study found that maternal CMD was only associated with infant malnutrition at 12 months but not at 6 months. 10 In another study conducted in India and Vietnam, there was a relation between high maternal CMD and poor child nutritional status after adjustment for all potential confounders. 14 In sub-Saharan Africa, using adjusted multivariable models, a study found than maternal symptoms of mental disorders were associated with both overall development and most development subscales, with the exception of language.…”

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Common mental disorders in mothers vs. infant and obstetric outcomes: a review

Borba

Zambaldi²,

Cantilino³

et al. 2012

Trends Psychiatry Psychother.

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Transtornos mentais comuns em mães versus desfechos infantis e obstétricos: uma revisãoCommon mental disorders in mothers vs. infant and obstetric outcomes: a review Abstract Introduction: Pregnancy has been shown to increase women's vulnerability to mental disorders. Common mental disorders (CMDs) have been studied both in the general population and in pregnant vs. non-pregnant women. During pregnancy, CMDs have been considered a potential predictor of obstetric and infant outcomes. Methods: A search was conducted on the PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, and SciELO databases to find relevant articles written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. No limit was established for year of publication, but only studies involving human beings were included. Results: A total of 25 articles were selected. There was a consensus among studies that the mean prevalence of CMD during pregnancy is 20%. There was also agreement that the occurrence of CMDs during pregnancy is a predictor of postpartum depression and anxiety disorders and that the disorder remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. As for the positive association between CMDs and obstetric and infant complications, results are still conflicting. In lower-income countries, frequently there is an association between CMD and perinatal changes. It is argued that some confounding factors, such as sociodemographic and cultural differences, health and maternal conditions, and type of instruments used, probably contribute to this lack of consensus. Conclusion: We believe that the conflicting results found in the literature are caused by differences in methodology and sociodemographic factors that influence the development of CMDs. Despite these differences, our findings underscore the need for depression and anxiety disorders during pregnancy to be studied and better identified by all professionals who provide antenatal care.

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“…4,5 Though, more than 50% reduction has registered in the number of maternal deaths in the last two decades, the present status shows that, even now, more than 120 women die of causes associated with pregnancy, in a day, in India! 4,5 As per the Sample Registration System estimates of 2011-13, 68% of maternal deaths were in women in the age group of 20-29 years.…”

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