First perinatal psychiatric episode among refugee and family-reunified immigrant women compared to Danish-born women: a register-based study

Marti-Castaner, Maria; Villadsen, Sarah Fredsted; Petersen, Jørgen Holm; Nørredam, Marie

doi:10.1007/s00127-021-02104-x

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“…Among forced migrants, the pooled prevalence was 6•0% (range Two studies investigated the prevalence of perinatal psychosis and schizophrenia, thus quantitative synthesis was not possible. 170,171 One study reported a prevalence of post-partum psychosis among a national cohort of women who are immigrants living in Canada of 0•2% (295 of 123 231). 170 A Danish study assessing the prevalence of first perinatal psychotic disorder care episodes using a national psychiatric care dataset involving secondary care episodes only reported a prevalence of 0•1% (33 of 29 051) among all migrants, and 0•1% (nine of 7804) among refugees.…”

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“…170 A Danish study assessing the prevalence of first perinatal psychotic disorder care episodes using a national psychiatric care dataset involving secondary care episodes only reported a prevalence of 0•1% (33 of 29 051) among all migrants, and 0•1% (nine of 7804) among refugees. 171 One study reported a prevalence of postnatal bipolar disorder among a nationally representative cohort of women who are immigrants living in Canada of 2•2% (2680 of 123 231). 170 Risk factors for perinatal depression, PTSD, anxiety, psychoses, and suicidal ideation or attempt were identified, but no risk factors for any other disorders were reported (appendix p 39).…”

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The global burden of perinatal common mental health disorders and substance use among migrant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Fellmeth²,

Edwards³

et al. 2023

The Lancet Public Health

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The global burden of perinatal common mental health disorders and substance use among migrant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Stevenson¹,

Fellmeth²,

Edwards³

et al. 2023

The Lancet Public Health

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“…It is unknown if, and how, a parental refugee background is associated with infant regulatory problems. In addition, studies have shown an increased burden of mental illness among refugee women 14 and this indicates the need for further research into whether these can help to explain disparities in infant regulation.…”

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“…In addition, studies have shown an increased burden of mental illness among refugee women 14 and this indicates the need for further research into whether these can help to explain disparities in infant regulation.…”

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Infants born to first‐time mothers with a refugee background faced an increased risk of regulatory problems

Marti‐Castaner,

Hvidtfeldt,

Fredsted Villadsen

et al. 2023

Acta Paediatrica

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AimThis study investigated the association between mothers’ migration background and infant regulatory problems and analysed the mediating role of maternal mental health. We also explored whether the child's sex, parity and length of residence moderated the effect of a maternal migrant background.MethodsChild health surveillance data from the Danish home visiting programme was used. Community health nurses followed infants from birth to 12 months of age. The source population comprised 103,813 infants born between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2018. The final sample comprised 62,964 infants, including 3.4% with a refugee background. A maternal migrant background was the primary exposure. The results are presented as risk ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).ResultsA maternal refugee background increased the risk of regulatory problems in offspring (RR 1.34, 95% CI 1.18–1.51). The effect was partially mediated by maternal postpartum mental health concerns. The association between maternal refugee background and infant regulatory problems was more pronounced in first‐time mothers (RR 1.80, 95% CI 1.51‐2.15).ConclusionThe risk of infant regulatory problems was higher in the first‐born children of refugee mothers. First‐time refugee parents may need tailored support to identify mental health needs and infants with regulatory problems.

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“…Previous research identified risk factors for severe acute maternal morbidity in asylum seekers, including single motherhood, low socio-economic status, short duration of stay in The Netherlands and a major language barrier [ 8 ]. In addition, pregnancies may be complicated by preexistent disease, such as HIV infection or perinatal mental health disorders [ 15 , 16 , 17 ]. The stress associated with an uncertain residence status, lengthy asylum procedures or financial hardship may further explain why asylum seekers are disadvantaged in perinatal health [ 12 ].…”

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Childbirths and the Prevalence of Potential Risk Factors for Adverse Perinatal Outcomes among Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands: A Five-Year Cross-Sectional Study

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Postma

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This five-year cross-sectional study mapped the prevalence of several known risk factors for adverse perinatal outcomes in asylum-seeking women in The Netherlands. Characteristics of 2831 registered childbirths among residents of asylum seekers centers (ASCs) in The Netherlands from 2016 to 2020 were included. Results showed a high general and teenage birthrate (2.15 and 6.77 times higher compared to the Dutch, respectively). Most mothers were pregnant upon arrival, and the number of births was highest in the second month of stay in ASCs. Another peak in births between 9 and 12 months after arrival suggested that many women became pregnant shortly after arrival in The Netherlands. Furthermore, 69.5 percent of all asylum-seeking women were relocated between ASCs at least once during pregnancy, which compromises continuity of care. The high prevalence of these risk factors in our study population might explain the increased rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes in asylum seekers compared to native women found in earlier studies. Incorporating migration-related indicators in perinatal health registration is key to support future interventions, policies, and research. Ultimately, our findings call for tailored and timely reproductive and perinatal healthcare for refugee women who simultaneously face the challenges of resettlement and pregnancy.

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First perinatal psychiatric episode among refugee and family-reunified immigrant women compared to Danish-born women: a register-based study

Cited by 5 publications

References 51 publications

The global burden of perinatal common mental health disorders and substance use among migrant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The global burden of perinatal common mental health disorders and substance use among migrant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Infants born to first‐time mothers with a refugee background faced an increased risk of regulatory problems

Childbirths and the Prevalence of Potential Risk Factors for Adverse Perinatal Outcomes among Asylum Seekers in The Netherlands: A Five-Year Cross-Sectional Study

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