Perinatal Trajectories of Maternal Depressive Symptoms in Prospective, Community-Based Cohorts Across 3 Continents
Abstract
Key Points Question What is the course and stability of maternal depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period? Findings This cohort study analyzed maternal depressive symptoms trajectories of 11 563 pregnant women from 7 cohorts across 3 continents and showed 3 distinct clusters of mothers with stable low, mild, and high symptom levels throughout the perinatal period. This trajectory was apparent among participants with clinical symptom levels. Meaning These findings suggest that interventions, guidelines for care, and public health policies aimed at alleviating maternal depressive symptoms should target both pregnancy and the postnatal period.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cohort study, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 11 participants or records.
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