Naslov
Maternity blues among croatian mothers - a single-center study
(Maternity blues among croatian mothers - a single- center study)

Autori
Mikuš, Mislav ; Škegro, Bernarda ; Sokol Karadjole, Vesna ; Lešin, Joško ; Banović, Vladimir ; Herman, Mislav ; Goluža, Trpimir ; Puževski, Tomislav ; Elveđi-Gašparović, Vesna ; Vujić, Goran

Izvornik
Psychiatria Danubina (0353-5053) 33 (2021), Suppl 3; 342-346

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
maternity blues ; postpartum depression ; stein scale

Sažetak
Abstract Background: Maternity blues is a transient change of mood that occurs within the first few days after delivery. Some of the most common symptoms include mood swings, tearfulness, irritability, loss of appetite, fatigue. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between maternity blues, psychological, demographic and obstetrics risk factors. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2019 and February 2020 at the University Hospital Center Zagreb, Croatia. Final analysis included 227 mothers. Participants were assessed with Stein's Maternity Blues Scale, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Support (MSPSS) and Brennan's Experiences in Close Relationship Scale, as well as demographic and obstetric data. Results: The prevalence of maternity blues in our study was 19.9%. Higher result on Stein's Maternity Blues Scale was associated with anxious attachment style (r=0.425, p<0.01), oxytocin (r=0.308, p<0.01), lower birth weight (r=-0.242), lower resilience (r=-0.252) and less perceived social support from family and significant other (p<.01). Conclusions: This report presents the very first study assessing maternity blues occurence among Croatian mothers and in Croatian cultural environment. We believe that our report will address importance of employing adequate screening methods in preventing and timely recognizing maternity blues and subsequent postpartum depression in Croatian population.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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