Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Vicki L. Clifton, Sailesh Kumar, Danielle Borg, Kym M. Rae, Roslyn N. Boyd, Koa Whittingham, Karen M. Moritz, Hannah E. Carter, Steven M. McPhail, Brenda Gannon, Robert Ware, Barnaby J. W. Dixson, Samudragupta Bora, Cameron Hurst
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 lockdown and post lockdown on the mental health of pregnant women and their partners. The results showed a significant decrease in severe anxiety among pregnant and postpartum women during lockdown, and the odds of severe anxiety returned to pre-COVID-19 levels after the lockdown. The lockdown and post-lockdown period did not have a significant effect on the depression, anxiety, and stress levels of the partners.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Zahra M. Clayborne, Ian Colman, Mila Kingsbury, Fartein Ask Torvik, Kristin Gustavson, Wendy Nilsen
Summary: Research suggests that prenatal work stress is associated with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. Findings from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study indicate that women who experience work stress during pregnancy are at higher risk for subsequent mental health issues, highlighting the importance of workplace support for expecting and new mothers.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Francesca Zaninotto, Francesco Bossi, Philip Terry, Massimo Riccaboni, Giulia Galli
Summary: This study aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on mental health. It finds that internal factors such as personality traits and mindfulness, as well as external factors like daily habits and house features, have significant effects on anxiety, depression, and overall well-being indicators.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alessandro Musetti, Christian Franceschini, Luca Pingani, Maria Francesca Freda, Emanuela Saita, Elena Vegni, Corrado Zenesini, Maria Catena Quattropani, Vittorio Lenzo, Giorgia Margherita, Daniela Lemmo, Paola Corsano, Lidia Borghi, Roberto Cattivelli, Giuseppe Plazzi, Gianluca Castelnuovo, Eli Somer, Adriano Schimmenti
Summary: The study explored the relationship between maladaptive daydreaming, psychological symptoms, and changes in social relationships during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy. Probable MDers reported higher levels of anxiety and depression, decreased online social relationships, and surprisingly, stable or increased face-to-face social relationships during the lockdown.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cindy H. Liu, Sunah Hyun, Carmina Erdei, Leena Mittal
Summary: The study aimed to identify risk and protective factors related to general prenatal distress and COVID-19-specific prenatal distress among U.S. pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings highlighted the need for interventions such as mindfulness-based therapy and the importance of financial assistance and support for pregnant women during this period.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Christoph Pieh, Sanja Budimir, Elke Humer, Thomas Probst
Summary: This study found that the detrimental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic persisted several months after its outbreak, with slight improvements in well-being and stress levels. However, the effect sizes were not clinically significant.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gritt Overbeck, Ida Scheel Rasmussen, Volkert Siersma, Jakob Kragstrup, Ruth Kirk Ertmann, Philip Wilson
Summary: This study aims to investigate symptoms of anxiety and depression in pregnant women and new mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark. The study found that there was no significant change in mood among pregnant women in different stages of the pandemic.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lucy S. King, Daisy E. Feddoes, Jaclyn S. Kirshenbaum, Kathryn L. Humphreys, Ian H. Gotlib
Summary: This study examines the stress and adversity related to the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant women and its association with prenatal depressive symptoms. The findings suggest that pregnant women during the pandemic are more vulnerable to depression, and both individual and community-level factors contribute to COVID-19-related stress and adversity. Subjective stress responses are strongly associated with depressive symptoms during the pandemic.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter Zimmermann, Marta C. Antonelli, Ritika Sharma, Alexander Mueller, Camilla Zelgert, Bibiana Fabre, Natasha Wenzel, Hau-Tieng Wu, Martin G. Frasch, Silvia M. Lobmaier
Summary: This study reveals the adverse effects of maternal prenatal stress on fetal iron homeostasis and neurodevelopment. Specifically, the study found lower transferrin saturation and a 15% decrease in fetal ferritin in stressed male neonates. Additionally, the study showed higher fetal stress index in the stressed group compared to the control group, suggesting the potential for early intervention strategies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Noa Gueron-Sela, Golan Shahar, Ella Volkovich, Liat Tikotzky
Summary: This study examined the role of sleep during pregnancy in predicting postpartum emotional distress trajectories. Results showed that mothers with shorter sleep durations during pregnancy were more likely to experience higher comorbidity or moderate symptoms, while mothers with poor sleep quality were more likely to fall into the moderate symptoms category.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Silvia Biondi, Simona Casale, Jessica Burrai, Cristina Mazza, Gabriele Cavaggioni, Stefano Ferracuti, Anna Maria Giannini, Paolo Roma
Summary: The study aimed to understand the psychological impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on undergraduate students, finding a connection between personality traits, defense mechanisms, depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, as well as compliance with government health measures. Immature defense mechanisms and internalizing personality traits were identified as risk factors for DASSs, and individuals with higher levels of DASSs were less compliant with recommended health measures. These findings can help experts identify and provide support to young individuals at risk of mental health problems due to the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hannah R. Murphy, Yu Gu, Qiuyi Wu, Jessica Brunner, Lisa S. Panisch, Meghan Best, Molly S. Arnold, Zoe T. Duberstein, Jenelle Putzig, Jennifer Carnahan, Susan W. Groth, Emily S. Barrett, Xing Qiu, Thomas G. O'Connor
Summary: This study used a longitudinal pregnancy cohort to examine individual differences in diurnal cortisol levels and found that they were modestly stable throughout pregnancy. The study also found that elevated levels of depressive symptoms and major life events were associated with higher morning awakening cortisol levels and flatter diurnal cortisol slopes across all trimesters. In addition to the normative changes in cortisol production during gestation, these results suggest a significant association between psychological symptoms, stressors, and the HPA axis.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sylvie Viaux-Savelon, Paul Maurice, Alexandra Rousseau, Chloe Leclere, Manon Renout, Laura Berlingo, David Cohen, Jean-Marie Jouannic
Summary: This study compared the rate of postpartum depression (PPD) during the first COVID-19 lockdown with the rate before the pandemic, and investigated factors associated with PPD. The findings showed that the rate of major PPD did not increase during the lockdown period, but 20.7% of women experienced post-traumatic/depressive symptoms. Maternal hypertension/preeclampsia, emergency cesarean section, and neonatal complications were significantly associated with an increased risk of PPD.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Derrick Ssewanyana, Julia A. Knight, Stephen G. Matthews, Jody Wong, Nadya Adel Khani, Jennifer Lye, Kellie E. Murphy, Kim Foshay, Justin Okeke, Stephen J. Lye, Rayjean J. Hung
Summary: This study suggests that moderate-severe prenatal psychological distress in early pregnancy is associated with poor cognition in children at the age of 4, and daily intake of prenatal vitamins does not ameliorate this association. The findings highlight the importance of early screening and treatment for prenatal maternal mental illness.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Imtiyaz Ali Mir, Shang Kuan Ng, Muhammad Noh Zulfikri Mohd Jamali, Mohammed AbdulRazzaq Jabbar, Syeda Humayra
Summary: University students, particularly young adults, are more vulnerable to developing psychological distress, anxiety, and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate and compare the factors influencing and predicting mental health (anxiety and depression) during and after the COVID-19 lockdown among university students.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Macarena V. delValle, Maria Laura Andres, Sebastian Urquijo, Eliana V. Zamora, Ashish Mehta, James J. Gross
Summary: The study developed an Argentinean adaptation of the ERQ, which showed good internal structure and reliability in the sample. Additionally, age and gender differences in the use of cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression were observed. The external validity of the ERQ adaptation was supported by theory-consistent associations with emotion regulation mechanisms, anxiety, depression, and personality traits.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Maria Laura Andres, Juan Ignacio Galli, Macarena del Valle, Santiago Vernucci, Hernan Lopez-Morales, Rosario Gelpi-Trudo, Lorena Canet-Juric
Summary: This study analyzed changes in symptomatology and positive emotions in Argentine children and adolescents since the onset of isolation. The results showed that a considerable proportion of parents/caregivers perceived changes in their children's and adolescents' mental health compared to before the pandemic. Increased levels of anxiety-depression, aggression-irritability, impulsivity-inattention, and dependence-withdrawal were reported, as well as alterations in sleeping and eating habits, and a reduction in positive affect. Gender, age, and socioeconomic status moderated some of these relationships.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Juan Ignacio Galli, Macarena Veronica del Valle, Eliana Vanesa Zamora, Lorena Canet-Juric
Summary: Personality traits play a significant role in explaining individual differences in self-control among university students in Argentina. Conscientiousness and agreeableness traits are positively correlated with self-control scores, while neuroticism shows a negative correlation. Openness to experience is negatively correlated with impulse control. Trait conscientiousness is the most consistent predictor of self-control scores across different dimensions.
PSICODEBATE-PSICOLOGIA CULTURA Y SOCIEDAD
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Macarena Veronica del-Valle, Hernan Lopez-Morales, Rosario Gelpi-Trudo, Fernando Martin Poo, Matias Jonas Garcia, Matias Yerro-Avincetto, Maria Laura Andres, Lorena Canet-Juric, Sebastian Urquijo
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on daily life and mental health. This study analyzed the longitudinal changes in anxiety and depression symptoms in the general population of Argentina during the first 13 months of the pandemic. The results showed a progressive increase in anxiety and depression symptoms, especially among vulnerable population groups. These findings highlight the importance of including mental health monitoring and support interventions in long-term strategies for dealing with the pandemic's impact.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Betegon, Jairo Rodriguez-Medina, Macarena Del-Valle, Maria Jesus Irurtia
Summary: This study provides new empirical evidence on the validity and reliability of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) based on a sample of 271 Spanish adolescents. The findings suggest that the 27-item version of the CERQ is a reliable instrument for assessing emotion regulation strategies in adolescents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Macarena V. V. del-Valle, Hernan Lopez-Morales, Matias Yerro-Avincetto, Sebastian Urquijo, Lorena Canet-Juric, Mara Laura Andres, Rosario Gelpi Trudo
Summary: This study longitudinally analyzes the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty related to COVID-19 and anxiety and depression symptoms. The results show that anxiety and depressive symptoms increase over time, and intolerance of uncertainty is a predictor of this variability even up to eleven months later. Gender and age differences were also observed, with women and young people reporting more psychopathological symptoms. The findings highlight the importance of intolerance of uncertainty for mental health and the need for this type of study in understanding the psychological impact of the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maria Cristina Richaud, Ruben N. Muzio, Viviana Lemos, Sebastian Urquijo, Gustavo Carlo
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hernan Lopez-Morales, Rosario Gelpi Trudo, Macarena Veronica del-Valle, Lorena Canet-Juric, Magdalena Biota, Maria Laura Andres, Sebastian Urquijo
Summary: This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the temperament of infants, and an adverse environment during early development may pose risks to child development. Therefore, public health policies are necessary to evaluate social-emotional variables in early childhood and provide timely interventions to mitigate these risks.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Florencia Stelzer, Santiago Vernucci, Yesica Aydmune, Macarena del Valle, Maria Laura Andres, Isabel Maria Introzzi
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the joint, relative, and unique predictive value of students' prior knowledge of mathematics and general cognitive ability upon general mathematics achievement in the last year of primary school. The results showed that division ability and fraction knowledge accounted for 41% of the variance in mathematics achievement, both acting as significant predictors. By incorporating working memory and fluid intelligence into the model, fraction knowledge showed to be no longer a significant predictor. These general cognitive skills explained an additional 8% of the variance in mathematics knowledge, both being significant predictors and contributing to mathematics achievement in a unique way.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Makilim Nunes Baptista, Thiago Francisco Pereira Soares, Sebastian Urquijo, Macarena Veronica del Valle
Summary: This study aimed to examine the factorial structure of the adaptation to Rio de la Platas Spanish of the Baptist Scale of Depression for Adults (EBADEP-A) in the Argentine population, and to provide evidence of its validity. The findings suggest that the final version of the scale could be reduced to 23 items with satisfactory adjustment indexes and validities. Additionally, the scale showed associations with external variables and demonstrated a strong relationship with the Beck Depression Inventory-II.
ACTA COLOMBIANA DE PSICOLOGIA
(2021)