Joan Christodoulou1, Karl Le Roux2, Mark Tomlinson3, Ingrid M Le Roux4, Linnea Stansert Katzen4, Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus5. 1. Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute, University of California, 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA. Electronic address: CCHPublications@mednet.ucla.edu. 2. Primary Health Care Directorate, University of Cape Town, Zithulele Hospital, P Bag X504, Mqanduli 5080, South Africa. 3. Department of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa. 4. Philani Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Project, PO Box 40188, Elonwabeni, 7791 Cape Town, South Africa. 5. Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute, University of California, 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA. Electronic address: MRotheram@mednet.ucla.edu.
Abstract
AIMS: To examine child outcomes over time among mothers with perinatally depressed mood in rural South Africa (SA). METHODS: A representative sample of consecutive births (470/493) in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape of South Africa (SA) were recruited and were reassessed at five points over the course of the next two years: 85% were reassessed at 3 months, 92% at 6 months, 88% at 9 months, 91% at 12 months, and 88% at 2 years post-birth. Over time, the children of mothers with perinatally depressed mood (16%) were compared to children of mothers without depressed mood using multiple linear and logistic regressions. RESULTS: Mothers with perinatal depressed mood are significantly less likely to live with the child's father or their in-laws (23% vs 35%), have household incomes above 2000 ZAR (154 USD) (31% vs 51%), and significantly more likely to have experienced IPV prior (19% vs 9%) and during (32% vs 20%) pregnancy compared to mothers without depressed mood. There are no differences in age, education, primipara, HIV status (29% seropositive), or alcohol use. Growth and developmental delays and motor and speech milestones through 24 months post-birth are similar for mothers with and without perinatal depressed mood. CONCLUSIONS: Despite increased economic and partner difficulties associated with perinatal depressed mood, infant outcomes are similar in mothers with and without depressed mood in rural South Africa.
AIMS: To examine child outcomes over time among mothers with perinatally depressed mood in rural South Africa (SA). METHODS: A representative sample of consecutive births (470/493) in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape of South Africa (SA) were recruited and were reassessed at five points over the course of the next two years: 85% were reassessed at 3 months, 92% at 6 months, 88% at 9 months, 91% at 12 months, and 88% at 2 years post-birth. Over time, the children of mothers with perinatally depressed mood (16%) were compared to children of mothers without depressed mood using multiple linear and logistic regressions. RESULTS: Mothers with perinatal depressed mood are significantly less likely to live with the child's father or their in-laws (23% vs 35%), have household incomes above 2000 ZAR (154 USD) (31% vs 51%), and significantly more likely to have experienced IPV prior (19% vs 9%) and during (32% vs 20%) pregnancy compared to mothers without depressed mood. There are no differences in age, education, primipara, HIV status (29% seropositive), or alcohol use. Growth and developmental delays and motor and speech milestones through 24 months post-birth are similar for mothers with and without perinatal depressed mood. CONCLUSIONS: Despite increased economic and partner difficulties associated with perinatal depressed mood, infant outcomes are similar in mothers with and without depressed mood in rural South Africa.
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