Breastfeeding, Infant Conditions, Postpartum Anxiety
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a prospective, longitudinal and observational study designed to investigate the trajectories of postpartum anxiety and its determinants in the first year after childbirth. This study also examine the associations between postpartum anxiety and infant health outcome, including breastfeeding patterns, excessive crying and body weight growth. Primipara aged 20-49 with term baby will be invited. Demographics, maternal-newborn characteristics, and anxiety symptoms will be collected during the first week postpartum (T1). Questionnaires will be follow-up by mail and telephone reminder in 1 (T2), 3 (T3), 6 (T4) and 12 months (T5) postpartum. The primary outcome is postpartum anxiety using the Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI); the secondary outcomes are infant health outcomes including breastfeeding patterns, excessive crying and body weight growth. A linear mixed model (LMM) is used to determine the trajectories of postpartum anxiety over time and to examine whether specific demographic and maternal characteristics predict the trajectories of postpartum anxiety. The key findings may contribute to promote early identification and secondary preventive interventions for women with postpartum anxiety.
Detailed description
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Interventions
OTHERPostpartum Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety will be assessed at 1-3 days (T1), 1(T2), 3 (T3), 6 (T4) and 12 months (T5) postpartum by using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) with a score ≥40 serving as a positive screen.
Sponsors
Fu Jen Catholic University
Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 49 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 20-49 years old * Primipara
Exclusion criteria
* Preterm birth * Infants with severe congenital malformations/medical conditions or Fetal/neonatal death * Current use of antidepressant or antipsychotics * Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postpartum anxiety | Baseline | Assessments using the Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) for self-reported anxiety symptoms |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Infant health outcomes | Baseline | Including breastfeeding patterns, excessive crying and body weight growth |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Primary ContactYuh-Kae Shyu
Outcome results
None listed