Perinatal Depression and Patterns of Attachment: A Critical Risk Factor?

نویسندگان

  • Valentina Meuti
  • Franca Aceti
  • Nicoletta Giacchetti
  • Giuseppe Mattia Carluccio
  • Michela Zaccagni
  • Isabella Marini
  • Orazio Giancola
  • Paola Ciolli
  • Massimo Biondi
چکیده

Background. This study aims to verify if the presence and severity of perinatal depression are related to any particular pattern of attachment. Methods. The study started with a screening of a sample of 453 women in their third trimester of pregnancy, who were administered a survey data form, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Experience in Close Relationship (ECR). A clinical group of subjects with perinatal depression (PND, 89 subjects) was selected and compared with a control group (C), regarding psychopathological variables and attachment patterns. Results. The ECR showed a prevalence of "Fearful-Avoidant" attachment style in PND group (29.2% versus 1.1%, p < 0.001); additionally, the EPDS average score increases with the increasing of ECR dimensions (Avoidance and Anxiety). Conclusion. The severity of depression increases proportionally to attachment disorganization; therefore, we consider attachment as both an important risk factor as well as a focus for early psychotherapeutic intervention.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Depression research and treatment

دوره 2015  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015