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Sociocultural stressors across the perinatal period and risk for postpartum depressive symptoms in women of Mexican descent.

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: In the United States, women of Mexican descent are affected by postpartum depression at disproportionate rates, often two to three times higher than the general population. Sociocultural stressors may contribute to this disparity. Traditionally, these stressors are measured at a single time point, and it is unknown if sociocultural stressors change from pregnancy to the postnatal period and if they are related to postpartum depressive symptoms. METHOD: = 159) were assessed for acculturation (Mexican and Anglo orientation), perceived discrimination, acculturative stress, perceived stress, and depressive symptoms during the first trimester and postpartum period. RESULTS: < .001, respectively) were associated with more postpartum depressive symptoms; however, only Mexican orientation remained significant after covariates. CONCLUSIONS: Sociocultural stressors change across the perinatal period and contribute to postpartum depressive symptoms. Findings implicate a need for consideration of sociocultural stressors in postpartum depression prevention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Source: Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/cdp0000278

Authors: B. Erika Luis Sanchez, Eva Urbina, Kimberly L. D'Anna-Hernandez

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health

Award: Acculturation, mood and stress response in Mexican-American mother-infant dyads