Effects of psychosocial factors on postpartum depression: a half-longitudinal mediation analysis of cognitive reactivity
Cognitive reactivity levels in the third trimester were stable predictors and mediators of postpartum depression. Effective strategies to reduce cognitive reactivity in perinatal women should focus on enhancing family function, mindfulness, and sleep quality and in guiding women toward adopting positive coping styles to alleviate stress levels, ultimately reducing postpartum depression.
Authors
- Huilan Hong
- Jian-Qing Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1823-1419)
- Qiuhong Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8625-5283)
- Fei Fei Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0197-8687)
- Yang Lei
- Yiyang Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9208-1001)
- Ping Gao
- Yonglin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0061-6185)
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Nanjing Jiangning Hospital (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07364-y
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64