Rumination's Role in Depression Among Pregnant Women
Author Information
Author(s): Liang Min, Chen Yu, Liu Yan, Xiong Ribo
Primary Institution: The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University
Hypothesis
Negative cognitive styles would have positive correlations with antenatal depression, and rumination would mediate this association.
Conclusion
Rumination, particularly its brooding subtype, mediates the relationship between negative cognitive styles and depression in pregnant women.
Supporting Evidence
- NCSs had a significant positive effect on depression in pregnant women.
- Rumination mediated the relationship between NCSs and depression.
- Brooding, not reflection, was found to mediate the relationship between NCSs and depression.
Takeaway
This study found that when pregnant women think negatively about themselves, it can lead to depression, and thinking too much about these negative thoughts makes it worse.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using anonymous online questionnaires among pregnant women in their third trimester, assessing negative cognitive styles, rumination, and depression.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported measures and the exclusion of women with previous psychiatric disorders.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and the sample primarily consisted of internal migrants, which may not represent all pregnant women.
Participant Demographics
Women in their third trimester, aged 22 to 38, with a prevalence of 54.6% being internal migrants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 0.92∼1.70
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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