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Postpartum suicidal ideation in Austria and Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic (preprint)
medrxiv; 2024.
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| medRxiv | ID: ppzbmed-10.1101.2024.03.15.24304383
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Postpartum suicidal ideation is a significant concern, as it poses a risk for future suicide attempts, particularly in high income countries, where suicide ranks among the leading causes of death for postpartum mothers. The literature indicates a global average prevalence of postpartum suicidal ideation of approximately 7%, but for Austria and Germany there are few studies on this subject.Methods:
In a web-based survey for Austrian and German mothers of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic, several measures of mental health (depression, stress), social support and other parenting and pandemic-related questions were assessed in 1964 mothers. Based on the answers for the last item of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, the suicidality risk and the presence or absence of suicidal ideation were computed. Furthermore, possible risk or protective factors for suicidality were investigated.Results:
The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 7.3%, which is in the range of the global prevalence reported in the literature, but two times higher than previous reports on German mothers. The three strongest risk factors for suicidal ideation were (i) high levels of stress (increased risk by 350%), (ii) a lack of perceived social support (increased risk by 265%), and (iii) a perceived negative effect of the pandemic on the relationship with the partner (increased risk by 223%). Not receiving help from family and friends, having a lower income, and feeling negatively impacted by the pandemic also significantly increased the risk of suicidal ideation. Discussion andconclusion:
The results indicate a higher prevalence of suicidality than previously reported in German mothers, and confirm the risk factors previously associated with depression and suicidality. These risk and protective factors could be targets of social and public health policies, while the first step should be a general screening program for suicidality in this population group.
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Muerte
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Trastorno Depresivo
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COVID-19
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2024
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Preprint
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