Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tomomi Saito, Kyoko Sakanashi, Tomoko Tanaka, Toshinori Kitamura
Summary: This study aimed to examine the factor structure and measurement invariances of the Japanese version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) from late pregnancy to early postpartum. Through EPDS surveys of 633 pregnant women at three time points, it was found that the factor models differed at each time point. Therefore, confirmatory factor analyses were conducted using another sample set, which confirmed that Kubota et al.'s (2018) 3-factor model, consisting of depression, anxiety, and anhedonia, was consistently stable and invariant throughout the perinatal period.
Article
Psychiatry
Antonello Bellomo, Melania Severo, Annamaria Petito, Luigi Nappi, Salvatore Iuso, Mario Altamura, Alessia Marconcini, Elisa Giannaccari, Giuseppe Maruotti, Giuseppe Luigi Palma, Mario Vicino, Antonio Perrone, Anna Maria Tufariello, Valeria Sannicandro, Eleonora Milano, Giulia Arcidiacono, Melanie Di Salvatore, Antonella Caroli, Isabella Di Pinto, Antonio Ventriglio
Summary: This study reports on a screening/prevention program aimed to detect depressive symptoms and associated risk factors in women accessing gynecological departments. The study found that pregnant women at higher risk for perinatal depression also exhibited higher levels of neuroticism, lower levels of personal resilience, more anxiety and avoidance in close relationships, higher employment of dysfunctional coping strategies, and lower quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Marsha Wilcox, Beth Ann McGee, Dawn F. Ionescu, Marie Leonte, Lauren LaCross, Jenna Reps, Kevin Wildenhaus
Summary: Depressive symptoms during and after pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes for both mother and child, with the majority of incident cases occurring during pregnancy rather than postpartum. Therefore, early mental health screening during pregnancy and throughout gestation is crucial to prevent and address depressive symptoms.
ARCHIVES OF WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Laure Nicolet, Amir Moayedoddin, Joel Djatche Miafo, Daniel Nzebou, Beat Stoll, Emilien Jeannot
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of depressive disorder symptoms among teenage or young pregnant women, estimated to be 70.0%. This risk is significantly increased by factors such as unintended pregnancy, being separated or single, experiencing depression and anxiety before childbirth, abortion experience, and domestic violence.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Mario Luciano, Gaia Sampogna, Valeria Del Vecchio, Vincenzo Giallonardo, Francesco Perris, Marco Carfagno, Maria Luce Raia, Matteo Di Vincenzo, Marco La Verde, Marco Torella, Andrea Fiorillo
Summary: The study revealed that maternity blues increased the risk of developing full-blown depressive episodes in the 12 months after delivery, with the highest risk occurring in the first month postpartum.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Kai Yan, Lu-Kun Tang, Fei-Fan Xiao, Peng Zhang, Chun-Mei Lu, Li-Yuan Hu, Lai-Shuan Wang, Guo-Qiang Cheng, Wen-Hao Zhou
Summary: This review provides an overview of monkeypox in the perinatal period and offers insights into future research directions.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria Dagla, Calliope Dagla, Irina Mrvoljak-Theodoropoulou, Dimitra Sotiropoulou, Aikaterini-Taxiarchoula Kavakou, Eleni Kontiza, Evangelia Antoniou
Summary: The study aimed to investigate whether symptoms of anxiety and depression in women during the perinatal period predict the occurrence of lactation mastitis. Findings suggest that increased EPDS and PASS scores before birth, increased EPDS score at 6 weeks postpartum, PMS symptoms, traumatic life events, and history of psychotherapy may predict the occurrence of lactation mastitis in breastfeeding mothers.
Article
Nursing
Melissa L. Anderson, Kelly S. Wolf Craig, Sheri Hostovsky, Maureen Bligh, Emily Bramande, Kristin Walker, Kathleen Biebel, Nancy Byatt
Summary: Deaf female sign language users tend to receive sub-optimal maternal health care and face barriers in accessing validated screening tools for perinatal depression. Future efforts include conducting a larger psychometric study to develop a Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing version of the ASL EPDS for screening Deaf women for perinatal depression.
Article
Psychiatry
Alexandra Lautarescu, Suresh Victor, Alex Lau-Zhu, Serena J. Counsell, A. David Edwards, Michael C. Craig
Summary: Timely and accurate detection of perinatal mental health problems is crucial. This study found that the EPDS consists of three factors - depression, anxiety, and anhedonia - across different groups of women. The anxiety subscale was consistently related to maternal history of anxiety disorders and EPDS total score was associated with history of mental health problems in both prenatal and postnatal samples.
ARCHIVES OF WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexia E. Koukopoulos, Lavinia De Chiara, Alessio Simonetti, Georgios D. Kotzalidis, Delfina Janiri, Giovanni Manfredi, Gloria Angeletti, Gabriele Sani
Summary: This study suggests that in women developing a major depressive episode during the perinatal period, mixed depression (MxD) may lean towards a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, while non-mixed depression (nonMxD) leans towards a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. MxD scored higher on several scales, and the KMDRS correlated with the YMRS and BPRS in the entire sample.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Derek Daniel Morgan, Connad Dael Higgins, Paul B. Ingram, Christy Rae Rogers
Summary: Understanding the relationship between economic pressures, COVID-19 stress, and mental health outcomes for parents is crucial during this global pandemic. This study found that economic pressure can negatively impact parents' mental health, with COVID-19 stress mediating this relationship. Coping strategies also play a role, with approach strategies associated with higher rates of anxiety symptoms and avoidant strategies associated with more depressive and anxious symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Urszula Sioma-Markowska, Patrycja Krawczyk, Anna Brzek
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the risk and severity of depression tendency in pregnant and postpartum women and determine the relative risk for selected psychosocial and obstetric variables. The results showed high rates of depression tendency in pregnant women in the third trimester, with 48.05% reporting scores indicative of depression on EPDS, 49.36% on BDI-II, and 41.55% on HADS-D. In contrast, lower rates were observed in women in the first week after delivery. The study also found that a previous diagnosis of depressive disorder increased the risk of postpartum depression tendency.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maria F. Rodriguez-Munoz, Magdalena Chrzan-Detkos, Ana Uka, Helena S. Garcia-Lopez, Liudmyla Krupelnytska, Olha Morozova-Larina, Alona Vavilova, Antonina Molotokas, Natalia Murawska, Huynh-Nhu Le
Summary: The aim of the PMH-RW Project is to investigate the impact of war on perinatal mental health and evaluate protective factors. The study includes refugee women in Ukraine and European countries. Measures on depression, anxiety, birth experiences, post-traumatic stress symptoms, personality, and socio-demographic data are assessed. The findings will inform policymakers and future research regarding the impact of the crisis on offspring and future generations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Femke Vanwetswinkel, Ronny Bruffaerts, Umesa Arif, Titia Hompes
Summary: Perinatal Depression (PND) is a common complication during the peri-natal period, and its clinical course and phenotypes are diverse. Pregnant women and mothers with depression are not a homogeneous clinical group, and can be categorized into low, medium, high, and episodic trajectories. Risk factors for high-symptom trajectory of depressive symptoms include history of depression and socio-demographic factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Laura Palagini, Enrico Cipriani, Valerio Caruso, Verinder Sharma, Angelo Gemignani, Alessandra Bramante, Mario Miniati, Dieter Riemann
Summary: This systematic review examines the potential association between perinatal insomnia and maternal and infant psychopathology. The findings suggest that perinatal symptoms of insomnia increase the risk of developing clinically relevant symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal risk, and distress in the newborn. It highlights the importance of assessing and addressing insomnia during the perinatal period to mitigate its negative effects on maternal and infant mental health via sleep regulation.
CURRENT PSYCHIATRY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Tilman Reinelt, Debora Suppiger, Clarissa Frey, Rebecca Oertel, Giancarlo Natalucci
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional strain on parental well-being during the transition to parenthood. This study investigated how mothers of infants respond to the pandemic and its impact on maternal well-being, socio-emotional investment, and infant regulation. The findings suggest that mothers' response to the pandemic is related to infant regulatory problems, mediated by reduced maternal well-being and socio-emotional investment. Better information and support related to COVID-19 parenting behavior may help mitigate these effects.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Richard H. W. Funk, Felix Scholkmann
Summary: Bioelectricity is crucial for the structural and functional organization of biological organisms.
PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Felix Scholkmann, Franz X. Vollenweider
Summary: This paper explains the great potential of using fNIRS to explore the changes in brain activity induced by psychedelics, and discusses why now is the time to establish fNIRS in psychedelic research.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexandra Perisset, Giancarlo Natalucci, Mark Adams, Tanja Karen, Dirk Bassler, Cornelia Hagmann
Summary: The impact of low-grade intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) on neurodevelopmental outcome in preterm infants was evaluated in this study. Preterm infants with low-grade IVH, particularly grade II, were found to have adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years corrected age.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Pathology
Felix Scholkmann, Christian-Albrecht May
Summary: According to the World Health Organization, there have been over 760 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and more than 13 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered as of April 2023. In addition to acute COVID-19, the infection with SARS-CoV-2 can also result in a post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS). The article discusses the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, proposes new terms (PCVS, ACVS, and PACVS) to refer to these side effects, and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between acute and post-acute vaccine-related syndromes.
PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Peter Vaupel, Helmut Piazena, Markus Notter, Andreas R. Thomsen, Anca-L. Grosu, Felix Scholkmann, Alan Graham Pockley, Gabriele Multhoff
Summary: Mild hyperthermia (mHT) has significant effects on tumor oxygenation, which enhances the efficacy of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. The underlying mechanisms and the extent of these effects are not fully understood. This review discusses the biological mechanisms induced by mHT that are relevant to radio-oncology and immunotherapy.
Article
Pediatrics
Friederike B. Haslbeck, Mark Adams, Lars Schmidli, Dirk Bassler, Hans Ulrich Bucher, Giancarlo Natalucci
Summary: This study aimed to test the feasibility of Creative Music Therapy (CMT) in improving neurodevelopment in extremely preterm infants (EPT). The results indicate no significant effect of CMT on neurodevelopment at 2 years, but a trend of improved cognitive outcomes at 5 years more similar to term-born infants.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Alessandro Maria Morelli, Felix Scholkmann
Summary: The discovery of oxidative phosphorylation in the myelin sheath suggests that it may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). Lead (Pb) exposure, particularly during antiquity in the Roman Empire, has been associated with increased prevalence of MS. Our hypothesis is that Pb pollution may have induced an epigenetic transgenerational effect, leading to enhanced susceptibility to autoimmune reactions and impaired detoxification abilities, ultimately triggering the development of MS.
MEDICAL HYPOTHESES
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nora K. Schaal, Pearl La Marca-Ghaemmaghami, Sarah Marthesheimer, Philip Hepp, Heidi Preis, Brittain Mahaffey, Marci Lobel, Rita Amiel Castro
Summary: This study investigates the associations between maternal stress, anxiety, relationship satisfaction, and prenatal mother-infant attachment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal that pandemic-related stress, partnership satisfaction, and positive appraisal are associated with stronger maternal-fetal attachment.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ninib Yakoub, Tilman Reinelt, Giancarlo Natalucci
Summary: This study aims to summarize the current evidence regarding the relationship between intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and behavioral outcomes, while considering relevant variables. The authors will conduct a search of multiple electronic databases to gather relevant studies, with a focus on internalizing and externalizing behavior, as well as social competencies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rita T. T. Amiel Castro, Nora K. K. Schaal, Hannah Meyerhoff, Heidi Preis, Brittain Mahaffey, Marci Lobel, Pearl La Marca-Ghaemmaghami
Summary: This study found that high-risk pregnancy, full-time employment, cancelled prenatal care appointments, and stating that COVID-19 affected the choice of birth mode were risk factors for pandemic-related pregnancy stress. Additionally, current emotional problems, nulliparity, chronic disease, history of abuse, and income loss were linked to higher prenatal distress. Access to an outdoor space was a protective factor for pandemic-related pregnancy stress and prenatal distress.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
V. Quaresima, F. Scholkmann, M. Ferrari
Correction
Pediatrics
Fabian J. S. van der Velden, Gabriella de Vries, Alexander Martin, Emma Lim, Ulrich von Both, Laura Kolberg, Enitan D. Carrol, Aakash Khanijau, Jethro A. Herberg, Tisham De, Rachel Galassini, Taco W. Kuijpers, Federico Martinon-Torres, Irene Rivero-Calle, Clementien L. Vermont, Nienke N. Hagedoorn, Marko Pokorn, Andrew J. Pollard, Luregn J. Schlapbach, Maria Tsolia, Irini Elefhteriou, Shunmay Yeung, Dace Zavadska, Colin Fink, Marie Voice, Werner Zenz, Benno Kohlmaier, Philipp K. A. Agyeman, Effua Usuf, Fatou Secka, Ronald de Groot, Michael Levin, Michiel van der Flier, Marieke Emonts
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Correction
Pediatrics
Gabriela P. Peralta, Raffaela Piatti, Sarah R. Haile, Mark Adams, Dirk Bassler, Alexander Moeller, Giancarlo Natalucci, Susi Kriemler
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Gabriela P. Peralta, Raffaela Piatti, Sarah R. Haile, Mark Adams, Dirk Bassler, Alexander Moeller, Giancarlo Natalucci, Susi Kriemler
Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and severity of respiratory symptoms in very preterm children and its impact on parents' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and family functioning. A total of 616 very preterm children (99 with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)) and 180 controls were recruited for the study. The results showed that very preterm children had a higher risk of respiratory symptoms compared to controls, and parents of children with respiratory symptoms reported lower HRQoL and family functioning.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
