Related but different: distinguishing postpartum depression and fatigue among women seeking help for unsettled infant behaviours.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing body of evidence in relatively healthy populations suggests that postpartum depression and fatigue are likely distinct but related experiences. However, differentiating depression and fatigue in clinical settings remains a challenge. This study aimed to assess if depression and fatigue are distinct constructs in women with relatively high fatigue and psychological distress symptoms attending a residential program that assists with unsettled infant behaviour.

Methods

167 women (age: M = 34.26, SD = 4.23) attending a private residential early parenting program completed the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21-D), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and self-report sleep variables before program commencement. Confirmatory Factor Analysis examined the associati

SUBMITTER: Wilson N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6156854 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature