Is Perceived Discrimination in Pregnancy Prospectively Linked
to Postpartum Depression? Exploring the Role of Education

J 2017

Is Perceived Discrimination in Pregnancy Prospectively Linked to Postpartum Depression? Exploring the Role of Education

ŠTĚPANÍKOVÁ, Irena and Lubomír KUKLA

Basic information

Original name

Is Perceived Discrimination in Pregnancy Prospectively Linked to Postpartum Depression? Exploring the Role of Education

Authors

ŠTĚPANÍKOVÁ, Irena (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and Lubomír KUKLA (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL, NEW YORK, SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS, 2017, 1092-7875

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30304 Public and environmental health

Country of publisher

United States of America

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 1.821

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/17:00100194

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10995-016-2259-7

UT WoS

000405962400010

Keywords in English

Perceived discrimination; Postpartum depression; Socio-economic status; Education

Abstract

V originále

Objectives The role of perceived discrimination in postpartum depression is largely unknown. We investigate whether perceived discrimination reported in pregnancy contributes to postpartum depression, and whether its impact varies by education level. Methods Prospective data are a part of European Longitudinal Study of Pregnancy and Childhood, the Czech Republic. Surveys were collected in mid-pregnancy and at 6 months after delivery. Depression was measured using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Generalized linear models were estimated to test the effects of perceived discrimination on postpartum depression. Results Multivariate models revealed that among women with low education, discrimination in pregnancy was prospectively associated with 2.43 times higher odds of postpartum depression (p < .01), after adjusting for antenatal depression, history of earlier depression, and socio-demographic background. In contrast, perceived discrimination was not linked to postpartum depression among women with high education. Conclusions Perceived discrimination is a risk factor for postpartum depression among women with low education. Screening for discrimination and socio-economic disadvantage during pregnancy could benefit women who are at risk for mental health problems.

Links

EF15_003/0000469, research and development project

Name: Cetocoen Plus

LM2015051, research and development project

Name: Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí (Acronym: RECETOX RI)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR

LO1214, research and development project

Name: Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí (Acronym: RECETOX)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR

MUNI/M/1075/2013, interní kód MU

Name: CELSPAC: Central European Longitudinal Study of Pregnacy and Childhood (Acronym: CELSPAC)

Investor: Masaryk University, INTERDISCIPLINARY - Interdisciplinary research projects

Citovat

ŠTĚPANÍKOVÁ, Irena and Lubomír KUKLA. Is Perceived Discrimination in Pregnancy Prospectively Linked to Postpartum Depression? Exploring the Role of Education. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL. NEW YORK: SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS, 2017, vol. 21, No 8, p. 1669-1677. ISSN 1092-7875. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10995-016-2259-7.

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ŠTĚPANÍKOVÁ, Irena and Lubomír KUKLA. Is Perceived Discrimination in Pregnancy Prospectively Linked to Postpartum Depression? Exploring the Role of Education. \textit{MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL}. NEW YORK: SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS, 2017, vol.~21, No~8, p.~1669-1677. ISSN~1092-7875. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10995-016-2259-7.

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