The impact of social support on postpartum depression in Asia: A systematic literature review

Ekpenyong, Mandu Stephen; Munshitha, Munshitha

doi:10.1016/j.mhp.2023.200262

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“…Given the rising occurrence of maternal mortality, particularly among women from ethnic minority groups, these matters are very significant. Therefore, it is critical to evaluate the telehealth capabilities throughout the prenatal and postpartum stages and examine the new advancements in telemedicine as we recuperate from the COVID-19 pandemic [66][67][68]. Telehealth, unlike telemedicine, offers a broader range of services that include both clinical and non-clinical activities.…”

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Digital Training for Nurses and Midwives to Improve Treatment for Women with Postpartum Depression and Protect Neonates: A Dynamic Bibliometric Review Analysis

Tzitiridou-Chatzopoulou,

Orovou,

Zournatzidou

2024

Healthcare

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The high prevalence of postpartum depression makes it necessary for midwives and nurses to implement prenatal interventions for expectant mothers. The current study aims to investigate and highlight the importance of the digital training of nurses in order to help women mitigate the symptoms of postpartum depression and protect infants. To approach this, we conducted a bibliometric analysis to address the study’s main objective. Articles were retrieved from the Scopus database for the timeframe 2000–2023. Data analysis was conducted using the statistical programming language R (version R-4.4.) and the bibliometric software VOSviewer (version 1.6.20) and Biblioshiny (version 4.1.4), focused on year, journal, and country. For this investigation, we selected a total of 31 MeSH keywords and sub-headings that exhibited significant frequencies. We consistently used six significant clusters of MeSH keywords. We obtained a total of 585 articles from the Scopus database that were major contributors to the field of PPD, as evidenced by their extensive publication of research articles and their influential role in the domain. The studies included a thorough analysis of depression research, the use of scales for diagnosing and screening PPD, psychological studies related to PPD, and the exploration of causes, mechanisms, outcomes, and genetic factors. Our study’s results demonstrate a steady and significant increase in the availability of information on PPD. Importantly, the novelty of the current study lies in highlighting the need for a transition in the ways in which nurses and midwives are trained to mitigate postpartum disease by integrating emerging technologies into their practices. The knowledge provided here has the potential to serve as a foundation for future advancements in obstetric psychology, both presently and in the future.

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Digital Training for Nurses and Midwives to Improve Treatment for Women with Postpartum Depression and Protect Neonates: A Dynamic Bibliometric Review Analysis

Tzitiridou-Chatzopoulou,

Orovou,

Zournatzidou

2024

Healthcare

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“…Additionally, depending on the quality of their relationships with family members and/or friends the transnational ties of class-privileged Chinese migrant women may either contribute to their hardship during the transition into motherhood or serve as a source of resilience (Gagnon, Carnevale, Mehta, Rousseau, & Stewart, 2013). To be more specific, the protective or harmful influences of these ties particularly depend on the quality of the relationship with one' s intimate partner and quality of the support offered by additional significant others and/or other social networks (Ekpenyong & Munshitha, 2023). Although the literature suggests that middle-class Chinese migrant women have the capacity to access information and resources across borders, they still encounter ambivalences and challenges in maternal health and care practices, such as barriers to openly express their needs and preferences freely and receiving insufficient responsive care (Shan, Saharso, van Kroonenburg, & Henrichs, 2023).…”

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“…Social support from formal and informal sources, as one of the psychosocial factors related to PPD, has been well documented as a strong influence on migrant new mothers' mental well-being (Ekpenyong & Munshitha, 2023). Adequate social support including informational and emotional support from women' s social networks and healthcare providers can help alleviate the negative impact of stressful childcare and household responsibilities from new mothers.…”

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Experiences of Peripartum Depression among Middle-class Chinese Mothers in Urban China and the Netherlands

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This research is grounded in (digital) ethnographic fieldwork, offering an in-depth exploration into the dynamics of contemporary motherhood, particularly women’s experiences of peripartum depression. The study places an emphasis on a frequently understudied group: highly educated and seemingly privileged middle-class Chinese mothers residing in urban China, as well as those who have chosen to migrate to the Netherlands. It also examines of the quality of the maternity care provider-woman relationship within the interactions involving midwives and maternity care assistants with middle-class Chinese migrant women in the Netherlands. Chapter 1 aims to define the vulnerability to developing postpartum depression of middle-class migrant women as an intersubjective phenomenon undergoing transformation due to individual's social, cultural, and intergenerational interactions within transnational families. This article specifically focuses on middle-class Chinese migrant women, representing an often-overlooked subgroup within the burgeoning global middle-class migrant populations. Notably, it provides insights the pressures induced by the dominant public discourse of “good” mothering and explores how women who feel compelled to meet the standards of a "good" mother often exhibit lower levels of maternal self-efficacy, leading to heightened stress and anxiety. Chapter 2 is grounded in semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 43 Chinese mothers residing in urban China. This study examines the prevailing mothering paradigm embraced by the majority of middle-class Chinese mothers—termed "scientific mothering" (kexue yu’er). This conceptual framework places a premium on the authority and accountability of modern science, particularly drawing from the perspective of developmental psychology. Implicit in the notion of scientific mothering is the expectation for women to self-sacrifice their individual needs and pursuits for the purpose of fostering high-achieving children. A growing number of middle-class Chinese women find themselves in a dilemma, navigating the tension between self-sacrifice for intensive mothering and asserting autonomy as a new generation of women. This dichotomy limits their freedom to raise children according to their own desires. Despite the fact that many of them emotionally struggled with the loss of their autonomous self in the process of navigating first-time motherhood, a noteworthy development is the gradual learning process among these individuals. Most importantly, they have gradually learned to prioritize self-nurturing through practices of self-care. Chapter 3 addresses the multifaceted psychosocial challenges encountered by Chinese migrant women during the peripartum period, specifically within their relationships with intimate partners, mothers, and mothers-in-law. Many participating women with peripartum depressive symptoms in the study faced challenges in the transition into motherhood due to the unmet self-expectations regarding the pursuit of a good quality of life and a happy motherhood. Also, tension and conflict arose during interactions with women's mothers and mothers-in-law, contributing to the accumulation of stress and anxiety, particularly in the context of adopting the postpartum ritual such “doing the month”. Drawing upon interviews conducted with 46 middle-class Chinese migrant women, 13 midwives, and 12 maternity care assistants in the Netherlands, Chapter 4 employs three key concepts: interpersonal trust, culturally sensitive health care, and women's autonomy in shared decision-making. Through these lenses, this study offers insights into the formation and functioning of interpersonal relationships in the context of maternity care. The finding highlights the general trend of medicalization of surrounding pregnancy and childbirth in urban China and its impact on the expectations of care among Chinese women. The discrepancy between the inclination of Chinese migrant women towards more medicalized care and the Dutch midwives' emphasis on promoting the natural course of pregnancy and birth often lead to the suppression of women's concerns and anxieties.

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The effect of paternal support on dyadic adjustment, happiness and psychological resilience: a randomized controlled trial

Karakoç,

Kalkan

2024

Curr Psychol

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The impact of social support on postpartum depression in Asia: A systematic literature review

Cited by 7 publications

References 51 publications

Digital Training for Nurses and Midwives to Improve Treatment for Women with Postpartum Depression and Protect Neonates: A Dynamic Bibliometric Review Analysis

Digital Training for Nurses and Midwives to Improve Treatment for Women with Postpartum Depression and Protect Neonates: A Dynamic Bibliometric Review Analysis

Experiences of Peripartum Depression among Middle-class Chinese Mothers in Urban China and the Netherlands

The effect of paternal support on dyadic adjustment, happiness and psychological resilience: a randomized controlled trial

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