Prevalence and determinants of common perinatal mental disorders in women in low and lower middle income countries: a systematic review
Author : Jane Fisher, a Meena Cabral de Mello, b Vikram Patel, c Atif Rahman, d Thach Tran, e Sara Holton a & Wendy Holmes
Year : 2011
Area : Mental Health
Objective To review the evidence about the prevalence and determinants of non-psychotic common perinatal mental disorders (CPMDs) in World Bank categorized low- and lower-middle-income countries. Methods Major databases were searched systematically for English-language publications on the prevalence of non-psychotic CPMDs and on their risk factors and determinants. All study designs were included Conclusion CPMDs are […]
Validation of the Intimate Bonds Measure for women who are pregnant or have recently given birth in Vietnam
Author : Jane Fisher BSc (Hons) PhD MAPS, Thach Duc Tran MSc MIRB, Beverley Biggs PhD MBBS & Tuan Tran MD PhD
Year : 2012
Area : Maternal & Child Health
Abstract Introduction: Sensitive, valid measures to assess the quality of the intimate partner relationship are necessary for both clinical practice andresearch. The aim of this study was to examine the validity of the Intimate Bonds Measure (IBM) in women who were pregnant or had recently given birth in Vietnam. Methods: The IBM was translated and […]
Validation of three psychometric instruments for screening for perinatal common mental disorders in men in the north of Vietnam
Author : Thach Duc Tran a , b , ⁎ , Tuan Tran a , Jane Fisher
Year : 2011
Area : Mental Health
Background: Perinatal non-psychotic common mental disorders (PCMDs) are less well recognised in men than in women. However, there are adverse consequences of PCMD for men, their partners and their infants. There is a need for simple, readily administered screening tools for use in research and primary health care for men, including in low income settings. […]
Psychological and Social Factors Associated with Late Pregnancy Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Rural Viet Nam: A Population-Based Prospective Study
Author : Thach Duc Tran 1,2,3* , Beverley-Ann Biggs 4,5 , Tuan Tran 1 , Gerard J. Casey 4 , Sarah Hanieh 4 , Julie Anne Simpson 6 , Terence Dwyer 7 , Jane Fisher
Year : 2013
Area : Maternal & Child Health
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between psychological and social factors and late pregnancy IDA among pregnant women in rural Viet Nam. Methods: Pregnant women from 50 randomly-selected communes within Ha Nam province were recruited and assessed at 12 – 20 weeks gestation (Wave 1, W1). They were followed up […]
Impact on Infants’ Cognitive Development of Antenatal Exposure to Iron Deficiency Disorder and Common Mental Disorders
Author : Thach Duc Tran 1,2,3 * , Beverley-Ann Biggs 4 , Tuan Tran 1 , Julie Anne Simpson 5 , Sarah Hanieh 4 , Terence Dwyer 6 , Jane Fisher 2,3
Year : 2013
Area : Mental Health
Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of antenatal exposure to iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and common mental disorders (CMD) on cognitive development of 6 months old infants in a developing country. Methods: A prospective population-based study in a rural province in Vietnam, which enrolled pregnant women at 12–20 weeks […]