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PTSD in depressed mothers in home visitation.

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: = 55) who were enrolled in a home visitation program. Results indicated that depressed mothers with comorbid PTSD were more likely to have experienced childhood sexual abuse, had greater severity of depressive symptoms, increased social isolation, and lower overall functioning than their counterparts without PTSD. Among PTSD mothers, greater severity of PTSD symptoms, in particular avoidance and emotional numbness, were associated with increased maternal psychopathology and parenting deficits even after controlling for depression severity. These findings add to the literature documenting the negative impacts of PTSD on maternal functioning and parenting. Implications for screening and treatment in the context of home visitation are discussed.

Source: Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy

DOI: 10.1037/a0023062

Authors: Robert T. Ammerman, Frank W. Putnam, Kathleen M. Chard, Jack Stevens, Judith B. Van Ginkel

Institutions: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health