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Sociodemographic predictors of antenatal and postpartum depressive symptoms among women in a medical group practice

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 2006 · Vol. 60(3) · pp. 221–227

Janet W. Rich‐Edwards✉(Harvard Pilgrim Health Care)Ken Kleinman(Harvard University)Allyson Abrams(Harvard University)Bernard L Harlow(Brigham and Women's Hospital)Thomas J McLaughlin(University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School)Hadine Joffe(Massachusetts General Hospital)Matthew W Gillman(Harvard University)

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Abstract

Financial hardship and unwanted pregnancy are associated with antenatal and postpartum depressive symptoms. Women with a history of depression and those with poor pregnancy outcomes are especially vulnerable to depressive symptoms during the childbearing year. Once these factors are taken in account, minority mothers have the same risk of antenatal and postpartum depressive symptoms as white mothers.

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Health disparities and outcomes Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicinePregnancyEdinburgh Postnatal Depression ScaleDepression (economics)Postpartum depressionPostpartum periodObstetricsHistory of depressionOdds ratioAntenatal depression

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AdultAge FactorsEpidemiologic MethodsEthnicityFemaleHumansMothersPregnancyPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSurveys and QuestionnairesSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesMarital StatusDepression, Postpartum