| Depressive symptoms among mothers of children with epilepsy: a review of prevalence, associated factors, and impact on children. | |
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PMID: 19694788 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The impact of epilepsy is not limited to the child experiencing seizures, but affects all members of the family. As primary caregivers, mothers are particularly at risk for experiencing increased depressive symptoms and risk for clinical depression. The objective of this systematic review was to critically assess available evidence regarding the prevalence, associated factors, and impact of maternal depressive symptoms on child outcomes in epilepsy. Using a modified version of the Quality Index, studies were rigorously evaluated in terms of reporting, external validity, and internal validity. Limitations in the study designs and analytic techniques of previous research are discussed, and study methods to overcome these barriers are presented in order to advance this research area. Up to 50% of mothers of children with epilepsy are at risk for clinical depression. Correlates of maternal depressive symptoms include a number of modifiable risk factors such as role ambiguity, worry, and satisfaction with relationships. In addition, studies suggest that depressive symptoms in mothers have a negative impact on child outcomes in epilepsy including behavior problems and health-related quality of life. The overall mean score on the Quality Index was 9.7, indicating a midrange quality score, suggesting a need for more methodologically robust studies. |
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Authors:
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Mark A Ferro; Kathy N Speechley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2009-08-19 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epilepsia Volume: 50 ISSN: 1528-1167 ISO Abbreviation: Epilepsia Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-30 Completed Date: 2009-11-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2983306R Medline TA: Epilepsia Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2344-54 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. mark.ferro@schulich.uwo.ca |
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Caregivers
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psychology* Child Cost of Illness* Depression / diagnosis, epidemiology*, psychology* Epilepsy / epidemiology, psychology*, rehabilitation Family Health Health Status Humans Mothers / psychology* Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Prevalence Questionnaires Risk Factors |
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//Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
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