The effects of pregnancy discrimination on postpartum depressive symptoms: a follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is prevalent worldwide. However, few studies have examined the effects of pregnancy discrimination on mothers' perinatal mental health. We aimed to investigate the association between pregnancy discrimination and postpartum depressive symptoms, and the mediation effects of prenatal depressive symptoms on this association.

Methods

Our sample consisted of 285 Japanese women employed during pregnancy who completed a baseline online survey in May 2020 and a follow-up mail survey two months postpartum. Pregnancy discrimination was defined as exposure to any of 16 forms of disadvantageous treatment or harassment related to pregnancy, prohibited by national guidelines. Prenatal (assessed at baseline) and postpartum (assessed at f

SUBMITTER: Kachi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9641687 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature