Antenatal depression and anxiety across pregnancy in urban South Africa
Antenatal depression and anxiety across pregnancy in urban South Africa
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南非城市地区的产前抑郁症和怀孕期间的焦虑症
DOI:
10.1016/j.jad.2020.08.010
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发表时间:
2020
影响因子:
6.6
通讯作者:
Redinger S
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作者:
Redinger S
BackgroundDepression and anxiety in pregnancy have negative consequences for women and their offspring. High adversity places pregnant women at increased mental health risk, yet there is a dearth of longitudinal research in these settings. Little is known about the pathways by which these problems emerge or persist in pregnancy.MethodsWomen were enrolled in a prospective pregnancy cohort in Soweto, South Africa (2014–2016) and assessed using validated measures (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale EPDS ≥13; State Trait Anxiety Index STAI ≥12) in early (T1) and later pregnancy (T2). Data was available forn= 649 women. Multinominal regression modelling was used to determine factors associated with transient versus persistent depression and anxiety across pregnancy. Cross-lagged panel modelling explored direction of effect between depression and anxiety, and stressors.ResultsWe found high rates of depression (T1: 27%; T2: 25%) and anxiety (T1: 15%; T2: 17%). Perceiving a partner made one's life harder increased risk of persistent depression (RR 5.92 95% CI [3.0–11.8]p<0.001); family stress increased risk for persistent anxiety (RR 1.71 95% CI [1.1–2.7]p= 0.027). We find evidence of a direct effect of early depression (T1) on later family stress (T2); and early family stress (T1) on later anxiety (T2).LimitationsWe used screening measures of depression and anxiety rather than clinical interviews.ConclusionsStudies which focus only on late pregnancy may underestimate risk. Early identification, in the first trimester, is critical for prevention and treatment. Partner and family stressors are a key intervention target.