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M Dorfer1, J Egger, M Häusler

  • 1Geburtshilflich-gynäkologische Universitätsklinik Graz.

Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, Medizinische Psychologie
|August 18, 1999
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Spontaneous abortion significantly impacts women

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Obstetrics
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Spontaneous abortion affects 15-20% of pregnancies.
  • Understanding psychological impact is crucial for support.
  • Filipp's heuristic model provides a framework for analyzing life events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate causal attributions and depressive symptoms post-spontaneous abortion.
  • To assess the temporal progression of depressive symptoms.
  • To identify factors influencing psychological distress after pregnancy loss.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 100 women was studied.
  • Data collected at four points: diagnosis to five weeks post-abortion.
  • Filipp's heuristic model used for attributional analysis.

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Main Results:

  • 50% of women experienced severe depression two days after miscarriage; 30% remained depressed after five weeks.
  • Prior reproductive loss and desired pregnancy intensified depressive symptoms.
  • Internal, stable, and global attributions correlated with higher depressive symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Spontaneous abortion leads to significant, persistent depressive symptoms.
  • Psychological distress is exacerbated by previous loss and pregnancy desire.
  • Attributional style significantly influences emotional recovery.