Background: Infant development is adversely affected in the context of postnatal depression.This relationship may be mediated by both the nature of early mother-infant interactions and the quality of the home environment. Aim: To establish the usefulness of the Global Ratings Scales of Mother-Infant Interaction and the Infant-Toddler version of the Home Observation for the Measurement of the Environme...
Background: There is evidence that stressors may trigger the onset of a depressive episode in vulnerable women. A new UK interview measure, the Contextual Assessment of the Maternity Experience (CAME), was designed to assess major risk factors for emotional disturbances, especially depression, during pregnancy and post-partum. Aims: Within the context of a cross- cultural study, to establish the useful...
Background: Insecure attachment style relates to major depression in women, but its relationship to depression associated with childbirth is largely unknown. A new UK-designed measure, the Attachment Style Interview (ASI), has potential for cross-cultural use as a risk marker for maternal disorder. Aims: To establishthe reliability of the ASI across centres, its stability over a 9-month period, and its associa...
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