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Published on: June 13, 2021
Perinatal mental disorders associated with adverse childhood experiences in Asian countries; call to practice
Syeda Tayyaba Rehan1, Sharmeen Fatima1, Laiba Imran1
1Dow University of Health Sciences, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan.
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Perinatal depression (PND) is a significant risk to mothers and infants, potentially linked to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This study explores the PND-ACEs connection and strategies for Asian nations to address rising PND rates.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal mental health
- Public health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Perinatal depression (PND) poses substantial risks to maternal and infant well-being.
- PND is associated with adverse outcomes, including maternal suicide, reduced quality of life, and infant neurodevelopmental issues.
- Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for PND.
Abstract:
Perinatal depression (PND) is a major health risk to the mother and her unborn child and is linked to negative events. For example, PND has been related to a rise in suicides, a decline in a mother's quality of life, and a baby's stunted neurobiological development. In addition, recent research has shown that a mother's Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) might predispose her to perinatal depression, with the prevalence of PND being comparably greater in Asian and lower-income nations. Our paper clarified the relationship between PND and ACEs and the steps Asian countries could take to combat the rising PND rates.
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