Search for dissertations about: "Maigun Edhborg"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Maigun Edhborg.

2. 1. Postpartum depressive symptoms in a family perspective : some indicators, experiences and consequences

   Author : Maigun Edhborg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Postnatal depression depressive symptoms; blues; bonding; mother-child interactions; father-child interaction; child temperament; and child attachment.;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis was to examine the 1) consequences of maternal depressive symptoms 2-3 months postpartum on parents experiences of parenthood at one year and on parent-child interactions15-18 months postpartum, and the 2) circumstances in the early postpartum, which might predict depressive symptoms 2 months postpartum. Method: A community sample of 574 women was screened for depressive symptoms, using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) two months postpartum. READ MORE