Jennifer L Barkin1, Amy McKeever2, Brad Lian3, Stephen R Wisniewski4. 1. 1 Jennifer L. Barkin, PhD, Mercer University, Macon, GA, USA. 2. 2 Amy McKeever, PhD, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA. 3. 3 Brad Lian, PhD, Mercer University, Macon, GA, USA. 4. 4 Stephen R. Wisniewski, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Perinatal mental health has been characterized primarily via depression evaluation. However, there may be advantages to complementary assessment of postpartum functional status. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with maternal functioning in low-income obstetrics patients. DESIGN: One hundred and twenty-eight women receiving postpartum obstetrical care at a large medical center in medically underserved, Middle Georgia were screened for depressive symptoms with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. The women also completed the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning and a sociodemographic survey. Multivariate analysis was performed to elucidate factors independently associated with maternal functioning. RESULTS: Higher Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores ( p < .0001) and being married ( p = .043) were associated with decreased maternal functioning. CONCLUSIONS: Health care providers should be cognizant of the relationship between postnatal depression and maternal functioning and its potential implications for family health.
BACKGROUND: Perinatal mental health has been characterized primarily via depression evaluation. However, there may be advantages to complementary assessment of postpartum functional status. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with maternal functioning in low-income obstetrics patients. DESIGN: One hundred and twenty-eight women receiving postpartum obstetrical care at a large medical center in medically underserved, Middle Georgia were screened for depressive symptoms with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. The women also completed the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning and a sociodemographic survey. Multivariate analysis was performed to elucidate factors independently associated with maternal functioning. RESULTS: Higher Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores ( p < .0001) and being married ( p = .043) were associated with decreased maternal functioning. CONCLUSIONS: Health care providers should be cognizant of the relationship between postnatal depression and maternal functioning and its potential implications for family health.
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