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Decision-making in case of an unintended pregnancy: an overview of what is known about this complex process J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Eline W. Dalmijn, Merel A. Visse, Inge van Nistelrooij
Introduction: Unintended pregnancies are a worldwide health issue, faced each year by one in 16 people, and experienced in various ways. In this study we focus on unintended pregnancies that are, a...
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Associations between patterns of social support and perinatal mental health among Chinese mother: the mediating role of social trust J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Sheng Sun, Shanshan An
This study aims to explore the correlation between different social support patterns and perinatal mental health, and the mediating role of social trust in this. A cross-sectional survey was conduc...
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The trends and hotspots of research on non-pharmacological interventions for labor pain management: a bibliometric analysis J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Sümeyye Barut, Esra Sabancı Baransel, Osman Tayyar Çelik, Tuba Uçar
This study aimed to examine important points of focus, trends, and depth of research on non-pharmacological interventions for the management of labor pain worldwide from a macro perspective and pre...
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Predictors for cannabis cessation during pregnancy: a 10-year cohort study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Maia Brik, Miguel Sandonis, Carmen Cabeza Oliver, Joaquín Temprado, Alina Hernández Fleury, Elena Sánchez Echevarria, Elena Carreras
The aim of this study is to determine factors associated with cannabis discontinuation, to assess the impact of mental health and addiction interventions on cannabis discontinuation during pregnanc...
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A cluster analysis of reasons behind fear of birth among women in Sweden J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Ingegerd Hildingsson, Margareta Johansson
Fear of birth is common and complex, caused by a variety of reasons. The aim was to investigate the prevalence of pre-established reasons in relation to fear, and to identify profiles of women base...
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Clinical characteristics of female long COVID patients with menstrual symptoms: a retrospective study from a Japanese outpatient clinic J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Yasue Sakurada, Yui Matsuda, Kanon Motohashi, Toru Hasegawa, Yuki Otsuka, Yasuhiro Nakano, Kazuki Tokumasu, Koichiro Yamamoto, Naruhiko Sunada, Hiroyuki Honda, Hideharu Hagiya, Keigo Ueda, Fumio Otsuka
To elucidate the impact of long COVID on menstruation and mental health, medical records of patients with long COVID were evaluated.Symptoms of long COVID, QOL, mental health, and related endocrine...
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Investigating socioeconomic disparities of Kangaroo mother care on preterm infant health outcomes J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Muhammad Muneeb Hassan, Muhammad Ameeq, M. H. Tahir, Sidra Naz, Laraib Fatima, Alpha Kargbo
Several studies have been conducted to examine the complicated relationships between various factors that influence Kangaroo mother care (KMC) for preterm infants. However, the extended socio-econo...
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The role and outcomes of music therapy during pregnancy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Chao Ji, Jing Zhao, Qiaole Nie, Shuo Wang
The abundant functions of music and its effects on human’s mental and physical health have been verified since ancient times, but rarely received attention as an alternative obstetric intervention....
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Assessment of factors related to poly cystic ovarian syndrome – A comparative and correlational study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Aparna Eledath Kolasseri, Anjana Eledath Kolasseri, Jayanthi Sivaraman, Tamizhselvi Ramasamy
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that primarily affects women of reproductive age. It is particularly prevalent among adolescent females who receive an insufficient...
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Effect of social support on fetal movement self-monitoring behavior in Chinese women: a moderated mediation model of health beliefs J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Changmin Niu, Yue Xie, Wangxuan Zhou, Yue Ren, Ying Zheng, Lin Li
Strengthening the management of women’s self-monitoring during pregnancy is important to reduce fetal death in utero and improve maternal and infant outcomes. However, due to the lack of awareness ...
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Risk and protective factors for postpartum depression among Polish women – a prospective study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Sebastian Klein, Magdalena Błażek, Dariusz Świetlik
This prospective study conducted at a single center in 2022 aims to identify risk and protective factors for postpartum depression (PPD) in Polish women and to assess the impact of pregnancy, deliv...
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Effectiveness of double ABCX-based psychotherapy for psychological distress among women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer: a three-arm randomized controlled trial J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Dan Chen, Anni Wang, Wen Zhang, Yufang Guo, Shuyu Yao, Xiaoxuan Chen, Jingping Zhang
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of double ABCX-based psychotherapy for psychological distress during in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) among a female group (FG), couple...
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Etiology and incidence of postpartum depression among birthing women in the scenario of pandemics, geopolitical conflicts and natural disasters: a systematic review J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Lakshmi Pillai, Shayna Srivastava, Akhil Ajin, Sandeep Singh Rana, Darin Mansor Mathkor, Shafiul Haque, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Faraz Ahmad
Postpartum depression (PPD) is classified under postpartum psychiatric disorders and initiates soon after birthing, eliciting neuropsychological and behavioral deficits in mothers and offspring. Gl...
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Stress-reducing interventions in pregnancy for the prevention of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Laura E. Janssen, Adelia A. Gieskes, Marjolein Kok, Christianne J. M. de Groot, Martijn A. Oudijk, Marjon A. de Boer
Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal stress during pregnancy is an established risk factor for PTB. We aimed to review the effects of stress-reduci...
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Analyzing the dynamic measurement of growth and development in children born after the transplantation of poor quality blastocyst embryos: a propensity matching study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Chunmei Yu, Lijing Bai, Wanchao Zhang, Lin Feng, Xiaoyu Wang, Li Chen, Lingmin Hu
This study aimed to observe the dynamic measurement of growth and development in children (0–3 years) after transplantation of low-quality frozen-thawed single blastocysts.This was a retrospective ...
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Association between adverse childhood experience and unintended pregnancy among Japanese women: a large-scale cross-sectional study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Yoshiaki Kanamori, Yuki Miyamoto, Utako Sawada, Mako Iida, Takahiro Tabuchi, Daisuke Nishi
Unintended pregnancy (UP) can negatively impact the health of mothers, children, and families. While Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are increasingly known to affect sexual health, the influen...
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Mother-to-infant bonding mediates the effects of depressive and anxious postpartum symptoms on parenting stress J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Chiara Pazzagli, Livia Buratta, Elena Coletti, Claudia Mazzeschi
A number of studies have suggested close associations between maternal postpartum mental health (depressive and anxious symptoms), mother-infant bonding, and parenting stress. However, the relation...
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Understanding cyberchondria in pregnant women: longitudinal assessment of risk factors, triggers, and outcomes J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Matea Šoštarić, Una Mikac, Nataša Jokić-Begić
Pregnancy often triggers anxiety and health concerns in women, leading many to search for health information online. Excessive, compulsive, and repetitive online health research, accompanied by hei...
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Reflections on the group dynamic in a group cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for young adult women with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea: a qualitative analysis J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Laura C. Seidman, Ariel B. Handy, Catherine R. Temme, Shelly F. Greenfield, Laura A. Payne
A recent group cognitive behavioral therapy (gCBT) intervention for dysmenorrhea conducted by our team demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy at reducing menstrual pain. ...
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Experiences of communication in women with endometriosis: perceived validation and invalidation in different contexts, and associations with health-related quality of life J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Hanna Grundström, Linnéa Engman, Elin Rimhagen, Clara Söderstierna, Ida Flink
Endometriosis, a chronic gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, has a significant impact on physical and mental health. This cross-sectional study aimed to ...
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Trajectories of cognitive reactivity and its predictive value on postpartum depression in Chinese women: a latent class growth modeling analysis J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Yanqing Fu, Xiujing Lin, Yonglin Li, Minfang Zhang, Wei-Ti Chen, Feifei Huang
Many women are experiencing postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. How to recognize and intervene in high-risk PPD women early and effectively remains unknown. Our objective is to describe...
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Reported experienced stress during the COVID-19 pandemic and patient preferences for the consultation of periconception blended lifestyle care: a survey among (pre)pregnant women J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 M. van der Windt, S. Schoenmakers, L. van Rossem, R. P. M. Steegers-Theunissen
Abstract Purpose To assess experienced stress on different aspects of life and evaluate patient preferences for the consultation of periconception blended lifestyle care, combining face-to-face counseling with eHealth, during the COVID-19 pandemic among (pre)pregnant women. Using this two-fold aim, we were able to analyze the levels of stress among (pre)pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic,
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Assessing socio-ecological factors on caesarean section and vaginal delivery: an extended perspective among women of South-Punjab, Pakistan J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Muhammad Muneeb Hassan, Muhammad Ameeq, Laraib Fatima, Sidra Naz, Sheikh Muhammad Sikandar, Alpha Kargbo, Shabana Abbas
Abstract Research was conducted employing the extended socio-ecological model (ESEM) to examine factors associated with cesarean sections (CSs) and vaginal deliveries (VDs) among the women in our study population. Using the ESEM to determine South-Punjab and Pakistani women’s mode of delivery predictors. The cross-sectional study with a sample size of 908 patients was conducted through private and
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the experience of postpartum depression J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Katlyn Droke, Nathanial Bartosek, Haley Kopkau, Molly Stanford, Connor Dyer, Madeleine Hoke, Beth Bailey
Abstract Background: Early studies assessing peripartum mood disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic have conflicting results. Objective: The primary aim was to examine if postpartum depression (PPD) was more common or more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to earlier periods, and to assess what individual factors may worsen the impact of the pandemic. Methods: Electronic health records at
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Risk factors of paternal perinatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Erika Obikane, Daisuke Nishi, Naho Morisaki, Takahiro Tabuchi
Abstract Purpose The study aims to investigate risk factors of paternal perinatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We conducted an online cross-sectional study of 473 prenatal fathers and 1246 postnatal fathers in August 2021. We applied a modified Poisson regression to estimate relative risk ratios of possible factors for paternal perinatal depression (measured by Edinburgh Postnatal
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Expecting the uncertain: The applicability of the intolerance of uncertainty model on fear of childbirth J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 I. K. Flink, J. Engström, S. Vastamäki, L. Vixner, L. Engman
Abstract A considerable number of pregnant women experience fear of childbirth (FOC), characterized by worries and fear of the unpredictable. Despite this, the psychological processes in FOC have received notably little attention. The aim of this study was to advance the understanding by exploring the applicability of the Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) model on FOC. Anonymous data was collected in
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Impact of the trait anxiety during pregnancy on birth weight: an observational cohort study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Miguel Sandonis, Joaquín Temprado, Alina Hernández-Fleury, Gemma Parramón-Puig, María Emilia Dip, Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga, Nerea Maiz, Elena Carreras, Maia Brik
Abstract To explore the effects of antenatal anxiety on fetal growth an observational cohort study was performed, including a cohort of 204 women with singleton pregnancies during the strict lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Psychosocial factors, maternal demographics, obstetric outcomes, social support (Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey, MOS-SSS), and symptoms of anxiety (State-Trait
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Life-time experience of violence as a risk factor for symptomatic endometriosis J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Maren Goeckenjan, Jasmina Veta-Darkowski, Magdalena Gabrys, Franziska Mickan, Pauline Wimberger, Noemi Ehrenfeld-Lenkiewicz
Abstract The aim of this questionnaire study is to investigate the impact of life-time experiences of violence on the course and severity of endometriosis at a University Endometriosis Center. It also explores women’s attitudes toward medical screening for violence. The questionnaire covered demographic data, medical data, information involving possible experiences of psychological, physical, sexual
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The association between SARS-CoV-2 infection with menstrual characteristics changes in China: a cross-sectional study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Yan Yi, Qiong Zhang, Jingpei Li, Shi Xie, Jing Fu, Yanping Li, Jing Zhao
Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection with menstrual changes, and analyze the possible related factors to menstrual changes. Methods A cross-sectional study based on online survey was conducted. Women who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 completed the questionnaires voluntarily and were enrolled in this study.
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Effect of delivery mode on Chinese women’s maternal satisfaction: a moderated mediation model of support from medical staff and women’s self-assessment of health J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Shanshan An, Sheng Sun
Abstract Purpose In recent years, the Chinese government has implemented measures to address the rising rate of cesarean deliveries and promote vaginal births, with the aim of improving women’s childbirth experience. However, non-medically necessary cesarean sections and repeated cesarean sections remain prevalent. This study seeks to explore the correlation between mode of delivery and childbirth
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Period pain presenteeism: investigating associations of working while experiencing dysmenorrhea J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Alexandra (Sasha) Cook, Robin van den Hoek
Abstract Although menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) is common and can have detrimental effects on work and social functioning, little is known about how people manage it in their professional life. Existing evidence indicates that people with dysmenorrhea often engage in presenteeism, meaning they work despite experiencing symptoms and report perceptions of social stigma around menstruation. In this study
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Effect of early postpartum EMDR on reducing psychological complaints in women with a traumatic childbirth experience J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Emma H. M. Kopmeiners, Martine H. Hollander, Nicole van Voorst, Claire A. I. Stramrood
Abstract This pilot study investigated the feasibility of postpartum Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for improving posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and its association with work absence, relationship difficulties, and development of psychiatric disorders in women with a traumatic childbirth experience who do not meet all criteria for PTSD. A randomized controlled
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Is social support associated with postpartum depression, anxiety and perceived stress among Korean women within the first year postpartum? J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Mi-Sun Lee, Jung Jae Lee, Soyeon Park, Seongju Kim, Hooyeon Lee
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to examine the association between social support, postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety and perceived stress among women within 12 months of childbirth in South Korea. Methods A cross-sectional, web-based survey was conducted from 21 to 30 September 2022 and included women within 12 months of childbirth in Chungnam Province, South Korea. A total of 1486 participants
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Self-compassion, perfectionism, impostor phenomenon, stress and anxiety in patients with localized provoked vulvodynia J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Nirina Andersson, Hamdi Abdiweli, Jens Boman, Elisabet Nylander
Abstract Studies have shown that psychological distress has a role in the symptomology of localized provoked vulvodynia. Therefore, psychosocial support has been presented as a valuable part of the treatment. However, little is known about which psychological variables that coincide with localized provoked vulvodynia. The purpose of this study was to identify qualities of psychological distress in
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Experience of mental health in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a descriptive phenomenological study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Guangpeng Wang, Xueyan Liu, Shujuan Zhu, Jun Lei
Abstract Purpose: This study aims to investigate the experiences, emotional coping strategies, and help-seeking needs of women with PCOS from their perspective, considering common psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression that are prevalent among individuals with PCOS. Materials and Methods: The study recruited 14 women with PCOS for semi-structured interviews between October and
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Symptoms of anxiety and depression in women with gestational trophoblastic disease compared to women who had a miscarriage: a cross-sectional study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Paula Jaeger Tenório, Leila Katz, Melania Maria Ramos Amorim
Abstract This study was conducted between March 2020 and February 2021 to analyze anxiety and depression symptoms in 64 women with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) and 99 women who had miscarried. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was applied by telephone three months after pregnancy loss. Multivariate analysis was performed using hierarchical logistic regression to evaluate associations
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Establishment and application of the “electronic follow-up platform for endometriosis” during the COVID-19 pandemic J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Xinyu Wang, Ming Yuan, Hao Sun, Kai Wang, Xue Jiao, Zangyu Pan, Qianhui Ren, Guoyun Wang
Abstract The management of endometriosis has been complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to introduce the establishment and application of a new follow-up method during the COVID-19 pandemic—the electronic follow-up (e-follow-up) platform for endometriosis—and to test the applicability of the platform-based follow-up management model and patient satisfaction. We used the platform for information
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How do different childbirth experience scales predict childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms and disorder? J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Tia Mäkelä, Terhi Saisto, Katariina Salmela-Aro, Hanna Rouhe
Abstract Purpose Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth causes severe and lasting effects. Screening of childbirth experience may expedite early PTSD recognition. Systematic reviews have not provided consensus on how and when to measure childbirth experience and the clinical implications of such measurements. We aimed to identify a reliable and simple scale for screening the childbirth
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Discovering a pregnancy after 30 weeks: a qualitative study on explanations for unperceived pregnancy J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Annick C. van Brouwershaven, CIaartje I. Dijkstra, Sophie H. Bolt, Astrid M. Werdmuller
Abstract “Unperceived pregnancy” names the phenomenon when a person becomes pregnant unintentionally and is not aware of being pregnant. Scientific explanations are roughly based on two hypotheses: psychological and physiological. We aim to gain a better understanding of unperceived pregnancy by studying the perspectives of people who experienced an unperceived pregnancy and obstetric professionals
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Is COVID-19 related stress a distinct disorder? The different aspects of the impact of pandemic stress on pregnancy and child birth J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Mijke Lambregtse-van den Berg, Julie A. Quinlivan
Published in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology (Vol. 44, No. 1, 2023)
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The effect of preoperative anxiety and ovarian stimulation on gastric antrum size: a prospective observational study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-12 Karam Azem, Sharon Orbach-Zinger, Philip Heesen, Arthur Finkelstein, Leonid A. Eidelman, Yoel Shufaro, Cristian Arzola
Abstract Pulmonary aspiration is a potentially lethal perioperative complication related to gastric size and contents. Several perioperative factors are believed to increase gastric size, while others are less studied. This prospective observational study aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative anxiety and hormone-induced ovarian stimulation on gastric size examined by gastric ultrasound. We
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Best practices for teaching psychosomatic obstetrics and gynecology J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-26 Jonathan Schaffir, Vivian Pramataroff-Hamburger
Abstract Psychosomatic obstetrics and gynecology (POG) encompasses a wide variety of topics. While specialists in this field agree that it is important for practicing clinicians to be familiar with psychosomatic issues related to women’s health, there is no consensus about the best practices for teaching and assessing this knowledge, or even which are the topics that should be included. By examining
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What are antenatal maternity care needs of women who conceived through fertility treatment?: a mixed methods systematic review J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-12 J. Catja Warmelink, Lisa Marissink, Linda Kroes, Fahimeh Ranjbar, Jens Henrichs
Abstract Background Existing research indicates that pregnant women who conceived through fertility treatment might experience more stress and anxiety compared to women who conceived spontaneously. Therefore, these women might have additional antenatal care needs. Methods A search for both quantitative and qualitative studies was performed in PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and MEDLINE through May 2021, guided
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Evaluation of chronotype and sleep quality in infertile population and comparison with fertile population: a cross-sectional study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-08 Ceren Özçelik, Bulut Varlı, Ali Gökçe, Taha Takmaz, Çağlar Çetin, Pınar Özcan
Abstract Purpose Infertility is a stressful condition for couples and can affect patients’ circadian rhythm and sleep quality. The goal of this study is to assess differences in chronotype and sleep quality between infertile and fertile people. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. The infertile patient population consisted study group. Primiparous patients without any known gynecological
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Efficacy of psychosocial interventions for pregnancy rates of infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-08 Ju-Young Ha, Hyo-Jin Park, Seon-Hwa Ban
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to analyze the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for improving pregnancy rates in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods Twelve studies were included in the meta-analysis. To estimate the effect size, a meta-analysis of the studies was performed using RevMan 5.3. The possibility
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Evaluating the diagnostic properties of the Whooley questionnaire as a case-finding instrument for depression among Chinese women during and after pregnancy J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-14 Kris Y. W. Lok, Charlotte L. Y. Chow, Shirley Waner Tan, Robert Smith, Jingxia Lin, Choi Wah Kong, Daniel Y. T. Fong
Abstract Purpose: There is a rising prevalence in undetected perinatal depression in many countries, more effort in screening and early identification of perinatal depression is needed. While the Whooley questionnaire is the recommended case-finding strategy for perinatal depression, there is no validated Chinese version. The aim was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and stability of the translated
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The Chichewa Wijma delivery expectancy/experience questionnaire: a factor analytic study for postpartum women in Malawi J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Madalitso Khwepeya, Roselyn Chipojola, Kaboni Whitney Gondwe, Hui-Chuan Huang, Shu-Yu Kuo
Abstract Objective To test the validity and reliability of the Chichewa Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ) in Malawian postpartum women. Methods A cross-sectional study of postnatal women (N= 415) at 1 day after vaginal birth was conducted at a district hospital in Malawi. The W-DEQ, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale
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Individualizing management in women’s health – taking time to understand everyone’s personal needs J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-21 Julie A. Quinlivan, Mijke Lambregtse-van den Berg
Published in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology (Vol. 43, No. 3, 2022)
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Positive effects of fetal echocardiography on maternal anxiety: a prospective study in a tertiary center in Turkey J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-22 Münip Akalın, Murat Yalçın, Oya Demirci, Hayal İsmailov, Ali Sahap Odacilar, Gizem Elif Dizdarogulları, Özge Kahramanoğlu, Aydın Ocal, Emine Eda Akalın, Murat Dizdaroğulları
Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the anxiety levels of pregnant women who were referred to a tertiary center for fetal echocardiography (FE) and the effect of FE results on maternal anxiety. Methods: This prospective study was conducted between January 2020 and February 2021 and included 118 pregnant women. The anxiety levels of the participants were evaluated with the Spielberger
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Emotional experiences of women who access early pregnancy assessment units: a qualitative investigation J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-09-12 Sergio A. Silverio, Maria Memtsa, Geraldine Barrett, Venetia Goodhart, Judith Stephenson, Davor Jurković, Jennifer A. Hall
Abstract Purpose: Early pregnancy complications are common and often result in pregnancy loss, which can be emotionally challenging for women. Research on the emotional experiences of those attending Early Pregnancy Assessment Units [EPAUs] is scarce. This analysis explored the emotions which women spontaneously reported when being interviewed about their experiences of using EPAU services. Materials
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Awareness and attitude toward oocyte cryopreservation for non-medical reasons: a study on women candidates for social egg freezing J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-23 Maryam Hafezi, Nadia Zameni, Seyyedeh Zahra Nemati Aghamaleki, Reza Omani-Samani, Samira Vesali
Abstract Purpose The present study was to investigate awareness and attitudes toward female fertility and aging, desire for a child and motherhood, and oocyte freezing for non-medical reasons among women candidates for Social Egg Freezing (SEF). Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional study on all 216 women who sought oocyte cryopreservation for nonmedical reasons at Royan Institute. A 24-item
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Correction to: Hizli et al., Hyperemesis gravidarum and depression in pregnancy: is there an association? J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-08-13
Published in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology (Vol. 43, No. 3, 2022)
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Let’s talk about sex. The importance of communication in physical, mental, and relationship well-being J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-29 Mijke Lambregtse-van den Berg, Julie A. Quinlivan
Published in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology (Vol. 43, No. 2, 2022)
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Partner relationship quality, social support and maternal stress during pregnancy and the first COVID-19 lockdown J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-22 Julia C. Daugherty, Natalia Bueso-Izquierdo, Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Alvaro Lozano-Ruiz, Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez
Abstract Introduction: Pregnancy has been associated with diminished maternal mental health and a deterioration in partner relationship quality. The recent COVID-19 quarantine measures have created additional stressors for pregnant women due to isolation and a surge in partner conflict. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess how partner relationship conflict and social support may mediate
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Women’s experiences of a pregnancy whilst attending a specialist antenatal service for pregnancies after stillbirth or neonatal death: a qualitative interview study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-19 Debbie M. Smith, Suzanne Thomas, Louise Stephens, Tracey A. Mills, Christine Hughes, Joanna Beaumont, Alexander E. P. Heazell
Abstract Aim: Pregnancy after the death of a baby is associated with numerous, varied psychological challenges for pregnant women. This study aimed to explore women’s experiences of pregnancy whilst attending a specialist antenatal service for pregnancies after a perinatal death. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with twenty women in a subsequent pregnancy after a perinatal death were conducted and
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Mental health and coping with fertility treatment cessation during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-14 Nicola Payne, Olga van den Akker
Abstract Purpose This study examined experiences during the cessation of fertility treatment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including levels of mental health, coping strategies used to manage uncertainty about treatment due to the pandemic, sources of support, and predictors of mental health. Methods One hundred and seventy-five participants in the UK completed an online survey. Results Half of the
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Depressive symptoms and menstrual distress according to the menstrual phase in nurses: the Korea Nurses’ Health Study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-10 Oksoo Kim, Sue Kim, Hae Ok Jeon, Ahrin Kim, Chiyoung Cha, Bohye Kim
Abstract Objective This study aimed to identify the level of menstrual distress among nurses during the premenstrual and menstrual phases and to investigate associations between depressive symptoms and menstrual distress. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted using data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study. We used data from December 2018 to September 2019. A total of 6878 nurses was selected
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Experiences of young girls and women undergoing ovarian tissue cryopreservation: a systematic review and thematic synthesis J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-07-04 Hajra Khattak, Hannah Woodman, Yousri Afifi, Christiani A. Amorim, Simon Fishel, Ioannis Gallos, Arri Coomarasamy, Annie Topping
Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of young girls and women who underwent or considered ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) using a systematic review of qualitative studies with thematic synthesis framework. Major electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL and PsycINFO were searched from 1946 to May 2020 and reference lists of relevant articles
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Epidural analgesia associations with depression, PTSD, and bonding at 2 months postpartum J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-06-28 Jonathan E. Handelzalts, Sigal Levy, Haim Krissi, Yoav Peled
Abstract The research aim was to study the possible effect of epidural analgesia, as well as other possible demographic/obstetric variables and subjective birth experience on postpartum depression, PTSD, and impaired bonding. This was a longitudinal study of 254 women who gave birth at the maternity wards of a large tertiary health center and responded to questionnaires at T1 (Childbirth Experience
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Fear of childbirth and mental health among lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people: a cross-sectional study J. Psychosom. Obstet. Gynaecol. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-06-24 Sofia Hallström, Hanna Grundström, Anna Malmquist, Matilda Eklind, Katri Nieminen
Abstract Background: Most studies of fear of childbirth (FOC) are conducted on heterosexual cisgender pregnant populations of birth-giving parents. Among lesbian and bisexual women, as well as transgender and queer people (LBTQ), minority stress can add an extra layer to FOC. Gender binary and cisnormative assumptions leave it to the patient to educate and navigate healthcare providers, which can increase