Incidence of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder in Catalonia: an observational study of protective and risk factors

Abstract: Pregnancy and childbirth have a great impact on women’s lives; traumatic perinatal experiences can adversely affect mental health. The present study analyzes the incidence of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Catalonia in 2021 from data obtained from the Registry of Morbid...

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Autores: Canet Vélez, Olga, Escalé Besa, Meritxell, Sanromà, Montserrat, Espada-Trespalacios, Xavier, Escuriet, Ramon, Prats-Viedma, Blanca, Cobo, Jesús, Ollé-Gonzalez, Júlia, Vela, Emili, Casañas, Rocio
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Repositorio:DAU Arxiu Digital de la Universitat Ramon Llull
OAI Identifier:oai:dau.url.edu:20.500.14342/4096
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/4096
https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12080826
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Trastorn per estrès posttraumatic
PTSD
Perinatologia
Factors de risc
Factors protectors
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Sumario:Abstract: Pregnancy and childbirth have a great impact on women’s lives; traumatic perinatal experiences can adversely affect mental health. The present study analyzes the incidence of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Catalonia in 2021 from data obtained from the Registry of Morbidity and Use of Health Resources of Catalonia (MUSSCAT). The incidence of perinatal PTSD (1.87%) was lower than in comparable studies, suggesting underdiagnosis. Poisson regression adjusting for age, income, gestational weeks at delivery, type of delivery, and parity highlighted the influence of sociodemographics, and characteristics of the pregnancy and delivery on the risk of developing perinatal PTSD. These findings underline the need for further research on the risk factors identified and for the early detection and effective management of PTSD in the perinatal setting.