Prevalence trends of pre- and postnatal depression in Japanese women: A population-based longitudinal study

Takehara, Kenji; Tachibana, Yukio; Yoshida, Keiko; Mori, Rintaro; Kakee, Naoko; Kubo, Takahiko

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.008

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“…In addition to register‐based research, international collaboration that combines cohorts has increased in recent years. Multi‐cohort studies have confirmed prior findings that PND is a heterogeneous phenotype consisting of subgroups that are distinct by symptomology (Bernstein et al, ; Di Florio et al, ; O’Hara, Neunaber, & Zekoski, ; Takehara et al, ) and timing of onset (Munk‐Olsen, Laursen, Pedersen, Mors, & Mortensen, ; Wisner et al, ). The Postpartum Depression: Action Towards Causes and Treatment (PACT) Consortium is an example of the importance of collaboration and team science.…”

Section: Epidemiologic Research Approaches—current Statesupporting

confidence: 64%

Toward a framework for best practices and research guidelines for perinatal depression research

Kimmel

Bauer

Meltzer‐Brody

2019

J of Neuroscience Research

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This review article highlights the current state of perinatal depression (PND) research including established standards of care and innovative research in progress. PND can have a significant adverse impact on mother, child, and family; however, to date, wide‐scale identification, prevention, and treatment have been limited. PND is heterogenous in presentation with likely multifactorial etiologies for each woman. Challenges in PND research are discussed including a need for universal tools, standardized measures, benchmarks, and best practices. Current examples are reviewed that highlight approaches to novel treatment paradigms and interventions. This includes reviewing epidemiologic studies in PND research, examining the biological underpinnings of PND, and discussing examples from this field and other fields currently developing translational research that spans from bench to bedside. Current and future challenges and opportunities in developing best practices for the treatment of PND are outlined. We also discuss the use of the NIMH Research Domain Criteria approach for PND research and provide recommendations for future directions in PND research collaboration. In conclusion, greater precision in perinatal psychiatry can be possible in the future with the development of guidelines and best practices that build on current work and apply innovative and collaborative approaches of scientists, providers, patients, community members, and government officials.

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Section: Epidemiologic Research Approaches—current Statesupporting

confidence: 64%

Toward a framework for best practices and research guidelines for perinatal depression research

Kimmel

Bauer

Meltzer‐Brody

2019

J of Neuroscience Research

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“…[6][7][8] Our study demonstrated that Japan is no exception. A study conducted in 2012-2013 by Takehara et al 9 showed that the total EPDS score and factor scores of anxiety, anhedonia, and depression in pregnant women at 20 weeks were 3.58, 2.00, 0.16, and 0.76, respectively. Although rigorous comparisons are not possible, the socioeconomic background of their study subjects is similar to ours, except that educational attainment is higher for this study.…”

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Well-Being of Pregnant Women in Japan: Need for Economic and Social Policy Interventions

Matsushima

Horiguchi

2020

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objective: This study explores the mental well-being of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Methods: We collected 1777 responses from pregnant women through an online survey. Using the Japanese version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), we calculated the percentage of pregnant women above the cut-off (≥ 13), and the factor scores of anhedonia, anxiety, and depression. Regression analyses were performed to identify factors and socio-economic characteristics correlated with depressive symptoms. Results: The point prevalence of pregnant women with an EPDS score of ≥13 was 17%. The mean scores were 0.73, 3.68, and 1.82 for anhedonia, anxiety, and depression, respectively. The probability of becoming above the cutoff score positively correlated with the cancellation of planned informal support, higher perceived risk for infection of COVID-19, difficulties in household finances, and lack of social support. Moreover, being younger, less wealthy, unemployed, and without a partner showed a significantly higher possibility of having a score above the cutoff. Conclusions: The present study found a high percentage of pregnant women with depressive symptoms. Notably, COVID-19 related variables including perceived risk for the infection, fear of decreasing economic wealth, and social support were significantly associated with depressive symptoms.

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“…Even if studies thoroughly analyze the postnatal period, prenatal depression, especially during the last phase of pregnancy, seems to have a higher prevalence than postnatal depression [54,55]. Indeed, the prevalence of postnatal depression ranges from 13-19% [51,56,57]. As emerged in some studies, in 50% of women prenatal depression does stabilize and continue in the postnatal period [43,46,58].…”

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Prenatal Attachment and Perinatal Depression: A Systematic Review

Rollé

Giordano

Santoniccolo

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Pregnancy is a period of complex bio-psychological changes, during which the development of an attachment bond to the fetus takes on a central role. Depressive symptoms are common during this period. Both symptoms of depression and low levels of prenatal attachment are related to negative outcomes in caregivers and infants. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement, this systematic review analyzes and systematizes 41 studies concerning the association between prenatal attachment and perinatal depression. The majority of the studies reported a significant association between the two. Specifically, prenatal depressive symptoms were found to be negatively associated with prenatal attachment. Furthermore, lower levels of prenatal attachment were related to higher postnatal depressive symptoms, although fewer studies assessed this association. While these results were found across different populations, conflicting findings emerged, suggesting they should be interpreted with caution, particularly in male samples and in non-normative pregnancies (e.g., high-risk pregnancies, medically assisted pregnancies, and pregnancies with previous perinatal losses). These results are clinically important for the perinatal screening process and for implementing preventive and treatment programs. However, future studies are needed to further confirm and generalize these results.

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Prevalence trends of pre- and postnatal depression in Japanese women: A population-based longitudinal study

Cited by 55 publications

References 28 publications

Toward a framework for best practices and research guidelines for perinatal depression research

Toward a framework for best practices and research guidelines for perinatal depression research

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Well-Being of Pregnant Women in Japan: Need for Economic and Social Policy Interventions

Prenatal Attachment and Perinatal Depression: A Systematic Review

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