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  • Study Status: Published
  • Study Type: Review
  • Study Location: India

Study Title
A Comprehensive Review of Motherhood and Mental Health: Postpartum Mood Disorders in Focus

Principal Investigator
Anushree Modak, Vaishnavi Ronghe, Kavita P. Gomase, Manjusha G. Mahakalkar, Vaishali Taksande

Affiliation
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Srimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, India

Start Date
Not specified

End Date
Not specified

Study Objective
To provide an in-depth understanding of postpartum mood disorders (PPD, anxiety, psychosis), focusing on their definitions, prevalence, impact on mothers and families, and the importance of timely intervention.

Short Abstract
This review explores postpartum mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis, examining their causes, prevalence, and effects on mothers and families. It emphasizes the need for early diagnosis, the use of screening tools, and effective treatments, including psychotherapy and pharmacological options. The review also discusses the societal and cultural influences on the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.

Study Design
Systematic review

Population
Mothers experiencing postpartum mood disorders

Sample Size
Not applicable

Inclusion Criteria
Studies on postpartum mood disorders, including PPD, anxiety, and psychosis

Exclusion Criteria
Non-relevant studies, studies on non-pregnant individuals

Intervention/Exposure
Psychotherapy, pharmacological interventions, preventive measures, screening tools

Outcome Measures
Prevalence, impact on maternal well-being, family dynamics, effectiveness of interventions

Funding Source
Not specified

Collaborating Institutions
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, India

Ethics Approval
Not specified

Publication Status
Published in Cureus (2023)

Keywords
Postpartum mood disorders, depression, anxiety, psychosis, maternal mental health, stigma reduction, intervention strategies

Data Collection Methods
Systematic review of relevant literature

Primary Data Availability
Not applicable

Contact Information
Anushree Modak: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.