Abstract
ABSTRACTBackground: Postnatal depression (PND) is a key cause of maternal morbidity, with current systems of initial recognition in the UK detecting only 50% of cases. In attempts to predict those potentially at risk, this review suggests a novel approach.Aim: Implementing the concept of ‘ideal mother’ versus ‘real mother’, and asking the woman to compare their ‘ideal self’ against ‘existent self’, the aim of this instrument development review was to determine themes from the literature that relate to women’s perceptions of self as a mother, and from this identification develop questions for inclusion within a proposed new measure entitled the Self-Image as Mother Scale (SIMS).Method: A scoping review of the literature was carried out to identify themes considered to affect perception of self as mother, and from this identification, evidence-based questions for inclusion in the SIMS were developed.Findings: Themes identified included (1) marital dissatisfaction, (2) inadequate partner support, (3) lack of family support, (4) socioeconomic status and associated poverty, (5) concern about infant, (6) antenatal/postnatal complications, (7) acceptance of infant gender, (8) history of mental health problems, (9) unplanned pregnancy.Conclusions: From this scoping review 18 questions were developed for inclusion in the SIMS, which will then be evaluated for psychometric properties, scale refinement and validation.
Highlights
Postnatal Depression (PND) is one of the leading causes of postpartum maternal morbidity in the UK
Aim: Implementing the concept of ‘ideal mother’ versus ‘real mother’, and asking the woman to compare their ‘ideal self’ against ‘existent self’, the aim of this instrument development review was to determine themes from the literature that relate to women’s perceptions of self as a mother, and from this identification develop questions for inclusion within a proposed new measure entitled the Self-Image as Mother Scale (SIMS)
Themes identified included (1) marital dissatisfaction, (2) inadequate partner support, (3) lack of family support, (4) socio-economic status and associated poverty, (5) concern about infant, (6) antenatal/postnatal complications, (7) acceptance of infant gender, (8) history of mental health problems, (9) unplanned pregnancy. From this scoping review 18 questions were developed for inclusion in the SIMS, which will be evaluated for psychometric properties, scale refinement and validation
Summary
Postnatal Depression (PND) is one of the leading causes of postpartum maternal morbidity in the UK PND is a key cause of maternal morbidity in the UK, with current systems of initial recognition only detecting 50% of cases (Hewitt et al, 2009; Lancaster et al, 2010). Attempting to improve the precision in identifying the remaining 50% of occluded PND cases, we present a novel approach intended to compliment the use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and other screening measures in initial detection of developing PND. Postnatal Depression (PND) is a key cause of maternal morbidity, with current systems of initial recognition in the UK detecting only 50% of cases. Method: A scoping review of the literature was carried out to: (1) identify themes considered to affect perception of self as mother, and from this identification, evidence-based questions for inclusion in the SIMS were developed.
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