Psychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study

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dc.contributor.authorMurphey, Christina
dc.contributor.authorCarter, Patricia
dc.contributor.authorPrice, Larry R.
dc.contributor.authorChampion, Jane
dc.contributor.authorNichols, Francine
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-31T17:41:51Z
dc.date.available2020-03-31T17:41:51Z
dc.date.issued2017-01
dc.description.abstractPsychological distress, defined as depression, anxiety, and insomnia in this study, can occur following the birth of a baby as new mothers, in addition to marked physiological changes, are faced with adapting to new roles and responsibilities. We investigated the cooccurrence of stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia in mothers during the postpartum period; tested the feasibility of study methods and procedures for use in this population; and identified new mothers interest in using cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) as an intervention for reducing psychological distress. We recruited healthy, low-risk, English speaking first-time mothers, ages 18-32 years, with healthy babies (N = 33), within 12 months of an uncomplicated birth. Participants completed the PSS, HAM-D<sub>14</sub>, HAM-A<sub>17</sub>, and PSQI<sub>19</sub>. No problems were encountered with study procedures. Mothers reported a high interest (4.9) in the potential use of CES to treat or prevent the occurrence of psychological distress. All participants (N = 33) reported moderate levels of depression and anxiety, while 75.8% (n = 25) reported insomnia. PSS scores were within the norms for healthy women. Further research is recommended to investigate if our findings can be replicated or if different patterns of associations emerge. Implications for clinical practice are addressed.
dc.description.departmentCounseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology
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dc.format.extent12 pages
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dc.identifier.citationMurphey, C., Carter, P., Price, L. R., Champion, J. D., & Nichols, F. (2017). Psychological distress in healthy low-risk first-time mothers during the postpartum period: An exploratory study. Nursing Research and Practice, 2017, No. 8415083.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8415083
dc.identifier.issn2090-1429
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/9543
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHindawi Publishing Corporation
dc.rights.holder© 2017 Christina Murphey et al.
dc.rights.licenseThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
dc.sourceNursing Research and Practice, 2017, Vol. 2017, Article 8415083, pp. 1-12.
dc.subjectpsychological distress
dc.subjectpostpartum
dc.subjectpregnancy
dc.subjectmothers
dc.subjectCounseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology
dc.titlePsychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study
dc.typeArticle

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