title: Perceptions, Uses of, and Interests in Complementary Health Care Approaches in Depressed Pregnant Women: The PAW Survey.
abstract: Depression affects up to 23% of pregnant women and is associated with adverse physical/mental health outcomes for both the mother and baby. Depressed pregnant women may be more likely to engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors that contribute to an increased risk for chronic disease. Little is known regarding depressed pregnant women's perceptions, uses of, and interests in complementary health approaches. Study participants (mean age 28.7 ± 6.8; n = 1032) included pregnant women ≥8 weeks gestation who responded to a survey assessing physical and mental health and wellness practices. Of those completing the survey, depressed pregnant women (n = 272) had significantly higher levels of anxiety (P < .001) and stress (P < .001) and had poorer sleep quality (P < .001), mindfulness (P < .001), and social support (P < .001) compared to nondepressed pregnant women (n = 760). A majority (84%) of depressed pregnant women would consider using a complementary health approach for weight and/or stress management during pregnancy, and more than 50% were interested in yoga.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA jeni.matthews@asu.edu.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Matthews
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Huberty
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Jenn A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Leiferman
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Darya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McClain
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Linda K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Larkey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: complementary and alternative medicine; depression; pregnancy