Assessing socio-ecological factors on caesarean section and vaginal delivery: an extended perspective among women of South-Punjab, Pakistan
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 2023 Dec;44(1):2252983. doi: 10.1080/0167482X.2023.2252983.ABSTRACTResearch 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 public obstetrics and gynecology departments in South Punjab, Pakistan, from 12 June 2022 to 29 May 2023. The Chi-square analysis compared bas...
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology - September 1, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Muhammad Muneeb Hassan Muhammad Ameeq Laraib Fatima Sidra Naz Sheikh Muhammad Sikandar Alpha Kargbo Shabana Abbas Source Type: research

The COVID-19 pandemic and the experience of postpartum depression
Conclusions: Rates of PPD were not significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for most women. However, biological mothers with preexisting mental health conditions had significantly higher rates of PPD.PMID:37647246 | DOI:10.1080/0167482X.2023.2250070 (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology - August 30, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Katlyn Droke Nathanial Bartosek Haley Kopkau Molly Stanford Connor Dyer Madeleine Hoke Beth Bailey Source Type: research

Risk factors of paternal perinatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan
CONCLUSION: The study showed risk factors such as past history of depression, high fear of COVID-19, low family functionality, and IPV victimization were associated with perinatal depressive symptoms. The findings should contribute to future directions of interventions for paternal perinatal mental health.PMID:37615367 | DOI:10.1080/0167482X.2023.2245556 (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology - August 24, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Erika Obikane Daisuke Nishi Naho Morisaki Takahiro Tabuchi Source Type: research