Postnatal depression mediates the relationship between infant and maternal sleep disruption and family dysfunction |
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| Authors: | A.M. Piteo R.M. Roberts T. Nettelbeck N. Burns K. Lushington A.J. Martin J.D. Kennedy |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia;2. School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia;3. Discipline of Pediatrics, School of Reproductive Health and Pediatrics, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundPrevious research has linked family sleep disruption and dysfunction in children; however, the mechanism is unknown.AimsThis study examined whether maternal sleep and postnatal depression (PND) mediate the relationship between infant sleep disruption and family dysfunction.Study design and participantsMothers of infants aged 12 months old (N = 111; 48% male) completed infant and parent sleep surveys, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Family Assessment Device.ResultsPoor infant sleep was related to poor maternal sleep, which was associated with higher PND and higher level of family dysfunction.ConclusionsResults are consistent with the proposition that identification of both infant and maternal sleep problems during infancy can be relevant to reduction of PND and improved family functioning. |
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| Keywords: | Post natal depression Family functioning Infant sleep Maternal sleep |
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