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Thesis
The Efects of Postpartum Depression on Maternal-Infant Attachment: Recommendations for Early Assessment and Treatment
Washington State University
Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
05/2011
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/3080
Abstract
Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication ofthe postpartum period and can have devastating consequences for the emotional attachment and bonding process between a mother and infant (Akman et al., 2008; Earls, 2010; Flykt, Kanninen, Sinkkonen, & Raija-Leena, 2010; Kendall-Tackett, 2010; Mezzacappa & Endicott, 2007;
Wisner, Parry, & Piontek, 2002). Current research shows that PPD affects between 10-15% of the population with some studies ranging up to 25% (Center for Disease Control, 2008; Earls, 2010). PPD has been associated with impaired maternal-infant interactions, poor bonding, insecure attachment styles and childhood behavior problems (Beck, 1998; Dennis & McQueen, 2009; Flykt et al., 2010; Misri & Kendrick, 2008; O'Hara, 2009). Despite a growing body of research showing the correlation between PPD and impaired
attachment styles, there is a distinct lack of integration and coordination among healthcare providers as to the best treatment strategies for addressing PPD (Chaudron, Szilagyi, Kitzman, Wadkins, & Conwell, 2004; Misri & Kendrick, 2008; Yarcheski, Mahon, Yarcheski, Hanks, & Cannella, 2009). A review of the literature was conducted to assess (a) maternal-infant attachment, (b) effects of postpartum depression on maternal-infant attachment, (c) current intervention practices, and (d) recommendations for integrative treatment strategies for PPD.
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- Title
- The Efects of Postpartum Depression on Maternal-Infant Attachment: Recommendations for Early Assessment and Treatment
- Creators
- Sophia Beth Frisone
- Contributors
- Melvin Haberman (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Research Projects, College of Nursing
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Spokane, Washington
- Identifiers
- 99900590529101842
- Copyright
- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us; Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US)
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis