The occurrence of panic and obsessive compulsive symptoms in women with postpartum dysphoria: a prospective study |
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Authors: | A Wenzel L L Gorman M W O'Hara S Stuart |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, U.S.A., US;(2) Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, U.S.A., US;(3) Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, U.S.A., US |
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Abstract: | Summary
Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of panic and obsessive compulsive symptoms in a sample of postpartum women who endorsed
high levels of dysphoria on a self-report depression measure.
Method: A community-based sample of 788 postpartum women with self-reported depressive symptomatology completed an interview assessing
major depression, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Results: An estimated 11% of the sample reported difficulties with panic attacks, 8% reported difficulties with obsessions, and 9%
reported difficulties with compulsions. The most common panic symptoms included heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, and
parasthesis. The most common content areas of obsessive compulsive symptoms were concerns about imminent disaster, compulsive
cleaning behavior, and compulsive checking behavior, which were often related to fears concerning the newborn child. Comorbid
depression and panic disorder was diagnosed in 1% of this sample, and comorbid depression and obsessive compulsive disorder
was diagnosed in 2.4% of this sample.
Conclusion: Postpartum panic and obsessive compulsive symptoms are common experiences that should be considered in treatment planning
for women reporting dysphoria after they give birth. |
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Keywords: | : Postpartum panic disorder obsessive compulsive disorder depression dysphoria |
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