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ArticleBMC women's health2022

A prospective registry analysis of psychosocial and metabolic health between women with and without metabolic syndrome after a complicated pregnancy.

Emily Aldridge, K Oliver Schubert, Maleesa Pathirana, Susan Sierp, Shalem Y Leemaqz, Claire T Roberts, Gustaaf A Dekker, Margaret A Arstall

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Article in BMC women's health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Emily AldridgeAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. emily.aldridge@adelaide.edu.au.
K Oliver SchubertAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Maleesa PathiranaAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Susan SierpDepartment of Cardiology, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale, South Australia, Australia.
Shalem Y LeemaqzFlinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
Claire T RobertsAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Gustaaf A DekkerAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Margaret A ArstallAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
University of Adelaide · AUFlinders Medical Centre · AUFlinders University · AUUniversity of South Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePregnancy complications affect over one quarter of Australian pregnancies, and this group of mothers is vulnerable and more likely to experience adverse cardiometabolic health outcomes in the postpartum period. Metabolic syndrome is common in this population and may be associated with postpartum mental health issues. However, this relationship remains poorly understood. To compare the differences in psychosocial parameters and mental health outcomes between women with metabolic syndrome and women without metabolic syndrome 6 months after a complicated pregnancy.

methodsThis study is prospective registry analysis of women attending a postpartum healthy lifestyle clinic 6 months following a complicated pregnancy. Mental health measures included 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), 7-item Generalised Anxiety Disorder questionnaire (GAD-7), self-reported diagnosed history of depression, anxiety and/or other psychiatric condition, and current psychotropic medication use.

resultsWomen with metabolic syndrome reported significantly more subjective mental health concerns, were more likely to have a history of depression and other psychiatric diagnoses and were more likely prescribed psychotropic medications. However, there were no significant differences in PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores.

conclusionAmongst new mothers who experienced complications of pregnancy, those with metabolic syndrome represent a particularly vulnerable group with regards to psychosocial disadvantage and mental health outcomes. These vulnerabilities may not be apparent when using common standardised cross-sectional mental health screening tools such as PHQ-9 and GAD-7.

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Metabolic SyndromePregnancy ComplicationsAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansPregnancyRegistriesMaternal healthMaternal mental healthMetabolic syndromePregnancy complications

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PMID36404332
PMCPMC9677702
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