| Title |
Socialiai pažeidžiamų moterų gimdymo patirtys ir jų sąsajos su pogimdyminės depresijos bei potrauminio streso sindromo rizika |
| Translation of Title |
Childbirth experiences of socially vulnerable women and their associations with the risk of postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| Authors |
Gabrijolavičienė, Lina ; Šumskienė, Eglė |
| DOI |
10.15388/STEPP.2026.32.8 |
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| Is Part of |
Socialinė teorija, empirija, politika ir praktika.. Vilnius : Vilniaus universiteto leidykla. 2026, t. 32, p. 125-137.. ISSN 1648-2425. eISSN 2345-0266 |
| Keywords [eng] |
traumatic birth experience ; postpartum depression ; post-traumatic stress disorder ; social vulnerability. |
| Abstract [eng] |
Background: Socially vulnerable women are at an increased risk of negative childbirth experiences and subsequent postpartum mental health difficulties; however, empirical evidence on these associations remains limited in the Lithuanian context. Aim: This study aimed to examine childbirth experiences among socially vulnerable women and their associations with the risk of postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in comparison with women not experiencing social vulnerability. Methods: The study analysed data from the nationwide survey carried out in 2023 “My Childbirth” (N = 1,471), conducted among women who gave birth in Lithuanian hospitals. Results: Socially vulnerable women were significantly more likely to report negative childbirth experiences (21% vs. 13%) compared to non-vulnerable women. They also demonstrated a higher risk of postpartum depression (30% vs. 22%) and PTSD symptoms (10% vs. 5%). Negative childbirth experiences were strongly associated with an increased risk of both postpartum depression and PTSD symptoms. Conclusions: Subjective childbirth experiences play a central role in postpartum emotional wellbeing; whereas, social vulnerability constitutes a significant risk condition for both negative childbirth experiences and adverse mental health outcomes. |
| Published |
Vilnius : Vilniaus universiteto leidykla |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
Lithuanian |
| Publication date |
2026 |
| CC license |
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