Prevalence and determinants of common perinatal mental disorders in women in low- and lower-middle-income countries: a systematic review

Fisher, Jane; Mello, Meena Cabral de; Patel, Vikram; Rahman, Atıf; Tran, Thach; Holton, Sara; Holmes, Wendy

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“…Frequently investigated socio-demographic and economic factors which can contribute to the development of depression and anxiety disorders during pregnancy include a young maternal age, being single, a low income, and a low level of education [45,46,[48][49]. Conclusive findings were most likely to be correlated to prenatal anxiety disorders [49], while the association between depressive symptoms and socio-demographic or economic factors were potentially affected by the country in which the data were collected [45][46]48]. No conclusive findings have yet been identified regarding the immigration status or ethnicity of pregnant women [46,48].…”

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“…Conclusive findings were most likely to be correlated to prenatal anxiety disorders [49], while the association between depressive symptoms and socio-demographic or economic factors were potentially affected by the country in which the data were collected [45][46]48]. No conclusive findings have yet been identified regarding the immigration status or ethnicity of pregnant women [46,48]. Consistent social risk factors for symptoms of depression or anxiety in pregnancy were lack of or inadequate social support by the womanʼs partner and conflicts with their partner [46,[48][49][50].…”

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“…No conclusive findings have yet been identified regarding the immigration status or ethnicity of pregnant women [46,48]. Consistent social risk factors for symptoms of depression or anxiety in pregnancy were lack of or inadequate social support by the womanʼs partner and conflicts with their partner [46,[48][49][50]. The emotional support and practical help given by the partner or by close friends or relatives plays an important role in adjusting to motherhood, managing events and coping with difficulties which can develop in the context of pregnancy and the birth of a child [45].…”

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“…Appreciative and sympathetic support by the partner and emotional closeness are an important resource during the transition to parenthood which can reduce the risk of perinatal depression or anxiety [50]. Previous psychiatric illnesses of the pregnant woman -both illnesses experienced during prior pregnancies or at other stages in the womanʼs life -play an important role for the development of depression and anxiety in pregnancy [45][46]49]. But there are also indications that the majority of affected women never had a previous mental illness [45].…”

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Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy – A Review

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2016

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!In recent decades, the understanding of the short and longer term effects of health-damaging behaviors and mental health problems in pregnant women and the underlying mechanisms of these behaviors and illnesses has significantly increased. In contrast, little is known about the factors affecting individual pregnant women which contribute to health-damaging behaviors and mental illness. The aim of this paper was therefore to summarize the current state of research into the consequences of nicotine and alcohol consumption, malnutrition, excessive weight gain or obesity, and impaired mental health (depression and anxiety) during pregnancy. In addition, the characteristics of pregnant women which increase their risk of developing such behaviors or mental disorders are described. A better knowledge of these risks should make it easier for clinicians to identify cases at risk early on and put measures of support in place. A review of the literature has shown that certain characteristics of pregnant women (e.g. her relationship with her partner, a previous history of mental illness prior to pregnancy) are associated with various healthdamaging behaviors as well as with impaired mental health. Affected women often show an accumulated psychosocial stress which was already present prior to the pregnancy and which may persist even after the birth of the child. Zusammenfassung Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy -A ReviewAuswirkungen und mögliche Prädiktoren gesundheitsschädigender Verhaltensweisen und psychischer Beeinträchtigungen in der Schwangerschaft -ein Überblick

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Section: Correlates Of Depression and Anxiety In Pregnancymentioning

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Section: Correlates Of Depression and Anxiety In Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy – A Review

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2016

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“…There is also evidence that women are more vulnerable to anxiety and adjustment disorders (Brockington, 2004;Brockington, Macdonald & Wainscott, 2006;Wenzel, Haugen, Jackson & Brendle, 2005). Maternal mental health problems are usually higher in low and middle income countries -particularly women in socially and economically disadvantaged circumstances (Fisher, Cabral de Mello, Patel, Rahman, Tran, Holton & Holmes, 2011).…”

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