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Erschienen in: Archives of Women's Mental Health 3/2012

01.06.2012 | Original Article

A longitudinal study of postpartum depressive symptoms: multilevel growth curve analyses of emotion regulation strategies, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and social support

verfasst von: Silje M. Haga, Pål Ulleberg, Kari Slinning, Pål Kraft, Thorbjørn B. Steen, Annetine Staff

Erschienen in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Ausgabe 3/2012

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Abstract

Postpartum depression is a serious health issue affecting as many as 10–15 % of postpartum women. This longitudinal study aimed to explore how psychological variables such as cognitive emotion regulation strategies, breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSE), and dimensions of social support predicted postpartum depressive symptoms (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale). The data were collected with web-based survey questionnaires between May 2008 and December 2009, in a sample of 737 new mothers. The same questionnaire was surveyed at three points in time: 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months postpartum. Data were analyzed using multilevel modeling (level 1, time points; level 2, person). Results showed that BSE, certain cognitive emotion regulation strategies, perceived available support, and need for support predicted the rate of postpartum depressive symptoms. Only breastfeeding self-efficacy predicted change in postpartum depressive symptoms. This study illustrates the importance of psychological variables with regard to postpartum depressive symptoms. Implications for preventative efforts are discussed.
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Metadaten
Titel
A longitudinal study of postpartum depressive symptoms: multilevel growth curve analyses of emotion regulation strategies, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and social support
verfasst von
Silje M. Haga
Pål Ulleberg
Kari Slinning
Pål Kraft
Thorbjørn B. Steen
Annetine Staff
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2012
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Archives of Women's Mental Health / Ausgabe 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-012-0274-2

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