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The Effects of Maternal Perinatal Depression on Child IQ: A Systematic Review.
- Source :
- Maternal & Child Health Journal; Sep2023, Vol. 27 Issue 9, p1489-1502, 14p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Maternal perinatal depression has been shown to have long lasting effects on children's development. Studies have described the relationship of perinatal depression on children's cognition, especially negative effects on intelligence quotient (IQ). However, a recent examination of the current studies to discern the patterns and strength of associations between perinatal depression and child IQ is not available. Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to discern the effects of perinatal depression, prenatally and within the first 12 months of the postpartum period, on the IQ of the child aged 0–18 years old. Methods: We searched the electronic databases: PubMed and CINAHL. We identified 1633 studies, and included 17 studies in the final review based on pre-determined criteria. After the data was extracted, we assessed the strength of the study using the national heart, lung, and blood institute quality assessment tool for observational cohort and cross-sectional studies. This systematic review had a total sample of 10,757 participants. Results: Across the studies, we identified a relationship between limited maternal responsiveness due to postpartum depression and a decrease in full IQ scores in younger children. Male children were found to be more sensitive to the postpartum depression, resulting in a decrease in IQs, in comparison to female children. Conclusions: Policies should be implemented to identify women suffering from perinatal depression to mitigate the effects of the disorder for both the mother and her child. Significance: Maternal perinatal depression has been shown to have far-reaching effects on children's development. However, a recent examination of the current studies to discern the associations between perinatal depression and child IQ is not available. In this systematic review, we identified a relationship between limited maternal responsiveness due to postpartum depression and a decrease in full IQ scores in younger children. Male children were more sensitive to postpartum depression, resulting in a decrease in IQs, in comparison to female children.. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ONLINE information services
CINAHL database
POSTPARTUM depression
SCIENTIFIC observation
SUBSTANCE abuse
CHILD development
SYSTEMATIC reviews
CROSS-sectional method
COGNITION
HEALTH outcome assessment
SEX distribution
INTELLECT
QUALITY assurance
SOCIAL classes
CENTER for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
HAMILTON Depression Inventory
MEDLINE
EDUCATIONAL attainment
EDINBURGH Postnatal Depression Scale
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10927875
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Maternal & Child Health Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 165112868
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-023-03715-3