Search for dissertations about: "postpartum psychosis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words postpartum psychosis.

  2. 1. Neuroendocrine studies in patients with affective disorders

    Author : Marie Bendix; Jussi Jokinen; Marie Bixo; Viktor Kaldo; Maria Petersson; Anna-Carin Wihlbäck; Wieslaw J. Cubala; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Affective disorder; Suicide attempt; Postpartum depression; Postpartum psychosis; Personality traits; Violence; Oxytocin; Insulin; Glucagon; Allopregnanolone; Progesterone; Estradiol;

    Abstract : Background: Affective disorders are common and a major cause for increased disability and mortality worldwide. Exogenous stressors and biological variables, including neuroendocrine factors, are assumed to contribute to an increased vulnerability to mood dysregulation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Postpartum psychosis and the association with sociodemographic and obstetric factors

    Author : Anna Nager; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Objective: To examine the association between postpartum psychosis and the sociodemographic factors age, education, marital status and year of delivery (study 1). To examine the association between neighbourhood socioeconomic characteristics and postpartum psychosis (study 2). READ MORE

  5. 3. Postpartum psychosis and social support in Uganda : the effect of family psychoeducation

    Author : Janet Nakigudde; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Adaptation;

    Abstract : Background: Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe psychiatric condition that affects not only the mother but the whole family. The standard of care for this condition in Uganda is mainly medical treatment. READ MORE

  6. 4. Experiences of postpartum psychosis from the perspectives of women with the diagnosis and psychiatric nurses

    Author : Inger Engqvist; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medical sciences; Medicin;

    Abstract : Postpartum psychosis occurs in approximately two out of every 1000 women after childbirth. Although rare, it is a very serious illness with a potential for suicide and infanticide. The suffering associated with this illness and the effects on the entire family system are severe. READ MORE

  7. 5. The influence of infertility and in vitro fertilization treatment on postpartum and long-term mental health in women

    Author : Josefin Vikström Eckevall; Gunilla Sydsjö; Ann Josefsson; Mats Hammar; Lisa Ekselius; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Introduction: It is estimated that about 10-15% of couples suffer from infertility, i.e. the inability to achieve a clinical pregnancy after at least one year of regular, unprotected intercourse and that between 2-5% of births are a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. READ MORE