Prenatal screening for psychosocial risks in a high risk-population in Peru using the KINDEX interview
Conclusions:
The relationship between past adverse experience and current stressors with perceived maternal stress, psychopathology symptoms and traumatic experiences confirm the importance of prenatal assessment for psychosocial risks. The use of KINDEX by midwives providing obstetrical care to pregnant women in urban Peru is feasible and can be used to identify high-risk women and refer them to the adequate mental health or social services for necessary attention and support. Early interventions are essential to mitigating the adverse effects of maternal stress, trauma and psychopathology on the fetus and child.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Andria SpyridouMaggie SchauerMartina Ruf-Leuschner Source Type: research
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