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10.01.2022

The Effect of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms (PDS) on Maternal Health Practices After Childbirth, Texas Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2012–2015

verfasst von: Debra L. Saxton, Natalie P. Archer

Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal | Ausgabe 3/2022

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Abstract

Objectives

This study examined the contribution of postpartum depressive symptoms (PDS) on select maternal health practices among Texas women, using 2012–2015 survey data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.

Methods

Multiple logistic regression was used to assess the effect of PDS on postpartum checkups, postpartum dental visits, and use of postpartum birth control. Covariates included maternal age, race/ethnicity, marital status, education, and depression before birth.

Results

Data from 4679 respondents were used in analyses, and the prevalence of women reporting PDS was 13.8 percent. Women without PDS were more likely to attend a postpartum checkup (adjusted OR = 1.5; 95% CI  1.1–2.1) or have a postpartum dental visit (adjusted OR = 1.4, 95% CI  1.0–1.8) than women with PDS. There was insufficient evidence to conclude any association between PDS and use of postpartum birth control.

Conclusions

These findings highlight adverse effects of PDS on maternal health practices not previously studied. Results stress the importance of healthcare professionals monitoring the moods and actions of women of childbearing age to provide early interventions for women experiencing PDS, and of emphasizing positive maternal health practices after childbirth.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Effect of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms (PDS) on Maternal Health Practices After Childbirth, Texas Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2012–2015
verfasst von
Debra L. Saxton
Natalie P. Archer
Publikationsdatum
10.01.2022
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Maternal and Child Health Journal / Ausgabe 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1092-7875
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6628
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-021-03304-2