Postnatal salivary cortisol and sense of coherence (SOC) in Eritrean mothers
Postnatal salivary cortisol and sense of coherence (SOC) in Eritrean mothers
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厄立特里亚母亲产后唾液皮质醇和连贯感 (SOC)
DOI:
10.1002/ajhb.20127
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发表时间:
2005
影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
Zemui Alemu
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作者:
A. Almedom;Tesfaldet Teclemichael;L. Romero;Zemui Alemu
This pilot study explores possible physiological correlates of maternal sense of coherence (SOC) by looking at salivary cortisol levels in Eritrean mothers during the immediate pre‐ and postnatal period. Samples of pre‐ and postnatal resting whole saliva were obtained from 19 mothers and from 31 controls in Ghinda. Radioimmunoassay results revealed no differences between prenatal and control concentrations of salivary cortisol, but postnatal levels were significantly lower (P < 0.014). Mothers who delivered in hospital had significantly higher SOC scores compared to those who opted for home birth (P < 0.045). This difference was particularly pronounced in the comprehensibility subscale of the SOC scores (P < 0.037). Moreover, mothers with higher comprehensibility scores showed significantly lower postnatal cortisol levels (P < 0.017). No associations were found between cortisol and age or parity. The implications of these findings for maternity health service policy and practice in Eritrea are considered. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 17:376–379, 2005. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
影响因子:
6.6
作者:
Sher,Leo;Oquendo,MariaA;Galfalvy,HangaC;Cooper,ThomasB;Mann,JJohn
通讯作者:
Mann,JJohn