Introduction. Despite the fact that maternal perinatal mental health problems have been extensively studied and addressed to be a significant health problem, the literature on paternal perinatal mental health problems is relatively scarce. The present study aims at determining the prevalence of paternal perinatal depression and identifying the risk factors and the relationship between antenatal...

BACKGROUND Risk factors for postnatal depression (PND) are under-explored in the Chinese populations. There is increasing recognition of the importance of identifying predictive factors during the antenatal period for PND. The present study aimed to identify the risk factors for postnatal depression in a community cohort of Chinese women with special focus on the antenatal risk factors. METHO...

BACKGROUND Mental health during pregnancy has not been investigated in Vietnam. Antenatal depression is an established risk factor for postpartum mood disturbance and two representative cohort studies have found rates of depression after childbirth in Vietnam two to three times higher than those in high income countries. AIM The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the prevalence ...

Purpose of the study: Antenatal depression is a significant predictor for postnatal depression, and pregnant women with depressive symptoms have an increased risk frequent non-scheduled medical emergency visits. The purpose this study to evaluate antenatal its related factors effects COVID-19 pandemic on frequency visits.
 Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted from July ...

BACKGROUND There have been numerous studies investigating the association between omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) and depression, with mixed findings. We propose an approach which is largely free from issues such as confounding or reverse causality, to investigate this relationship using observational data from a pregnancy cohort. METHODS The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)...

Postpartum nonpsychotic depression is the most common complication of childbearing, affecting approximately 10-15% of women and, as such, represents a considerable health problem affecting women and their families. This systematic review provides a synthesis of the recent literature pertaining to antenatal risk factors associated with developing this condition. Databases relating to the medical...

INTRODUCTION Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders that may affect women during pregnancy. The prompt identification of this disorder, and the provision of treatment, may help to reduce the likelihood of post-partum depression, prevent severe forms of the disease, and reduce its intergenerational impact. Despite women's repeated encounters with health services throughout ...

BACKGROUND Quality of life differs for different people in different situations and is related to one's self-satisfaction with life. Quality of life is affected by health status. OBJECTIVES The current study examined the relationship between quality of life and depression in pregnant women in Kashan city. PATIENTS AND METHODS A Case - control study was performed on 112 depressed pregnant wo...