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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"depression in women"”.
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Evaluating the measurement of infertility and infertility treatment-related depression in women : a multiphase qualitative and quantitative analysis of psychometric properties.
Infertility affects approximately 48.5 million reproductive aged couples worldwide (Kiani et al., 2021; Dube et al., 2021; WHO, 2023). Women who are infertile experience rates of depression nearly four times higher than the general population. While depression is a construct of interest for many …
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Back to Work: The Effects of Goal Conflict on Working Mothers
Why is the rate of depression for women two times that of men? In the “we can do it all” generation, becoming a mother can be one of the most frustrating and rewarding experiences in one’s lifetime. Fulfilling career goals in addition to the demands motherhood can cause psychological distress. In …
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The Cellular and Molecular Determinants of Hippocampus Size in a Female Monkey Model of Depression
Alterations in the structure and function of the hippocampus are implicated in the pathophysiology of depression, though the cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to those mechanisms are unknown. Reduced hippocampal volume is reported in depressed patients, yet the interpretation of human …
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Predictors of Depression in a High-Risk Hospitalized Pregnancy Population: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Research is beginning to elucidate the prevalence and effects of antenatal depression on the mother and fetus. However, relatively little focus has been paid to the woman diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy requiring hospitalization. The present study investigated the predictors and trajectory of …
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An exploration of psychological flexibility and self-compassion among parents of young infants
This research portfolio was submitted in part fulfilment for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. The portfolio contains a systematic literature review and a large-scale research project, both prepared for submission to peer-reviewed journals.<br/><br/><b>Systematic review:</b><br/>Title: A Meta …
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Cognitive processes involved in the onset and course of postnatal distress from the antenatal period to six months postpartum: New findings, and implications for future research
… have explored the epidemiology of Postnatal Depression (PND) and other mood disorders occurring in the postnatal period, there is some evidence to support the argument that there may be different subsets of women suffering from low mood, around the time of childbirth (Warner, Appleby, …
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Effectiveness of a treatment approach for comorbid panic disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol dependence: a case study
… therapy with a focus on therapeutic relationship in the treatment of an adult female who underwent treatment in a community mental health agency. The client was diagnosed with comorbid panic disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol dependence. In addition, the client experienced a variety …
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Maternal depression in Khayelitsha, South Africa: a comparison of health utilisation costs of maternal depression and the cost of intervening through a task-shifting approach
… service utilisation costs of untreated maternal depression in women early in their pregnancy in Khayelitsha, South Africa. In addition, it determined the costs of providing treatment or support to these women through a psychological intervention that was delivered by trained community health …
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Understanding The Lives Of Bipolar Women With Post-Secondary School Experience
Understanding the Lives of Bipolar Women with Post-Secondary School Experience Problem: Bipolar disorder affects 2.6% of the population over age 18 and often presents for the first time during the college years (Lejeune, 2011). Students at this age already face challenges in adapting to a new …
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The Effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) on Auditory Measures in Women
This study examined the relationship between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication and auditory measures in clinically depressed women. Experimental subjects were tested in both a medicated and unmedicated condition. Experimental subjects were compared to a normal control group; …
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Depressive Symptomatology and Perceived Social Support in Rural Women
Research indicates an inverse relationship between social support and depression (Elmore, 1984; Gulesserian & Warren, 1987; Hall, Williams, & Greenberg, 1985; Jacobsen, 1991; Sisney, 1993). Depression is more likely to occur when social support is inadequate. The purpose of this study was to (a) …
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The prediction of antenatal and postnatal depression in a sample of Western Australian women
In Australia, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS; Cox, Holden & Sagovsky, 1987) has been increasingly used to screen for antenatal depression prior to its evaluation on a sample of Australian pregnant women. Also, the identification of predictors associated with antenatal depression has …
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Violence and depression among ethnically diverse, low income women: Mediating and moderating factors
This longitudinal study examined factors influencing the relationship between sustained partner violence and depression/suicidality among ethnically diverse, low income, community women. The sample at Wave 1 consisted of 303 African American, 273 Euro-American, and 260 Mexican American women in …