When a Parent Is Born
An Integrated Approach to Perinatal Mental Health and Early Risk Screening
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16946546 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Claudia Guarneri (University of Palermo), Jada Sottile (0009-0001-8131-4145, University of Palermo), Eleonora Bevacqua (University of Palermo), Maria Clara Leone (Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale ed Alta Specializzazione), Raffaella Mineo (University of Palermo), Claudia Rini (University of Palermo), Martina Riolo (University of Palermo), Andre Maiorana (0000-0001-7122-6136, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale ed Alta Specializzazione), Maria Rita Infurna (0000-0001-5527-7929, University of Palermo, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 193 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2174-8144 • E-ISSN: 2254-9625 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ejihpe15100193 |
| PMID | 41149144 |
| OpenAlex | W4414529466 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 72 |
This article presents the “When a Parent is Born” project, focused on early identification and intervention for psychological distress during pregnancy and postpartum. It addresses the perinatal vulnerability to depression, and psychological distress, providing psychological support for high-risk cases within a clinical setting. The sample included 997 pregnant women (Meanage = 32.75; SD = 5.33). The protocol encompassed psychological distress (EPDS, PAMA), social support (MSSS), couples’ relationship (DAS), childhood maltreatment (CTQ-SF), and prenatal attachment (MAAS). Univariate and multivariate linear regression models were employed for the analyses. This study highlighted the prevalence of depressive symptoms in 24.7% of the sample, a non-clinical population, and suicidal risk in 2.4%. All predictors were associated with EPDS and PAMA scores in univariate regressions (p
Child abuse · Generalizability theory · Mental health · Multivariate analysis · Multivariate statistics · Neglect · Psychological abuse · Sexual abuse · Univariate · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Identifying the women at risk of antenatal anxiety and depression
Perceived partner support in pregnancy predicts lower maternal and infant distress.
A systematic review and meta-regression of the prevalence and incidence of perinatal depression
Mapping global prevalence of depression among postpartum women
Adverse childhood experiences and the risk of depressive disorders in adulthood
Development and validation of a brief screening version of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire
Detection of Postnatal Depression
The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Postpartum Depression
Childhood Maltreatment and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Antepartum Depressive Symptomatology Is Associated With Adverse Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes
Understanding the relationship between childhood emotional abuse and neglect and psychological distress in pregnant women
Italian validation of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire—Short Form on a college group
Psychological Characteristics of Women with Perinatal Depression Who Require Psychiatric Support during Pregnancy or Postpartum
Early Childhood Adversity and Pregnancy Outcomes
Influence of Maternal Childhood Trauma on Perinatal Depression, Observed Mother–Infant Interactions, and Child Growth
The assessment of antenatal emotional attachment
The correlates of antenatal attachment in pregnant women
Attachment and loss
Family Relationships and Well-Being
Leaving home, family support and intergenerational ties in Italy
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |