Search for dissertations about: "maternal depressive symptoms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words maternal depressive symptoms.

2. 1. Perinatal Depressive Symptoms among Women in North-Eastern Thailand : Risk Factors, Support and Prevention

   Author : Nitikorn Phoosuwan; Pranee Lundberg; Leif Eriksson; Katarina Hjelm; Eva Nissen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Perinatal depressive symptoms; Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; risk factors; life situation; support; intervention programme; public health professionals; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : Perinatal depressive symptoms among women remain a global burden. Improvements in self-efficacy among public health professionals (PHPs) in primary healthcare settings to detect and manage perinatal depressive symptoms among women are needed. READ MORE

4. 2. Women´s health after childbirth

   Author : Erica Schytt; Högskolan Dalarna; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; postpartum health; maternal health; physical symptoms; self-rated health; postpartum health; maternal health; physical symptoms; self-rated health;

   Abstract : Abstract Women’s health after childbirth Erica Schytt, Department of Woman and Child Health The overall aim of this thesis is to describe women’s health after childbirth in a national Swedish sample by investigating the prevalence of a number of physical symptoms and self-rated health (SRH). The prevalence of stress incontinence at one year after delivery, and possible predictors, was investigated specifically. READ MORE

5. 3. Women's Experiences of Fetal Screening for Down's Syndrome by Means of an Early Ultrasound Examination

   Author : Susanne Georgsson Öhman; Ulla Waldenström; Charlotta Grunewald; Berit Schei; Sophiahemmet Högskola; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Fetal ultrasound screening; Nuchal translucency; Down s syndrome; Worry; Depressive symptoms; False positive results; Women s reactions; Risk information; Nursing; Omvårdnad; Fetal ultrasound screening; nuchal translucency; Down s syndrome; worry; depressive symptoms; false positive results; women s reactions; risk information;

   Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to explore women's reactions to and experiences of fetal screening for Down's syndrome PS) by means of an ultrasound examination, including measurement of fetal nuchal translucency (NT). The effect of this screening on maternal worry about the baby's health was investigated, as well as reactions to a false positive test and interpretation of information about riskAlso, an instrument measuring worry during pregnancy, the Cambridge Worry Scale, was translated into Swedish and tested on a sample of pregnant women. READ MORE

6. 4. Effects of Food Supplementation and Psychosocial Stimulation on Growth and Development of Severely Malnourished Children : Intervention Studies in Bangladesh

   Author : Baitun Nahar; Lars-Åke Persson; SM Grantham-McGregor; Tahmeed Ahmed; Kim F Michaelsen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Psychosocial stimulation; food supplementation; HOME; child-rearing practices; maternal depressive symptoms; severe malnutrition; Bangladesh; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

   Abstract : Early childhood malnutrition is a global public health problem with serious short- and long-term consequences. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the effects of psychosocial stimulation (PS) with or without food supplementation (FS) on growth and development of severely malnourished children, quality of home environment, mother’s child-rearing practices and depressive symptoms. READ MORE

7. 5. 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