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Perinatal Grief and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Pregnancy after Perinatal Loss: A Longitudinal Study Protocol

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  • Eloisa Fernández-Ordoñez

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain)

  • María González-Cano-Caballero

    (Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • Cristina Guerra-Marmolejo

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain)

  • Eloísa Fernández-Fernández

    (Agencia Sanitaria Costa del Sol, 29603 Marbella, Spain)

  • Marina García-Gámez

    (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain)

Abstract

Background: Pregnancies that follow perinatal loss are often associated with mental health disorders, which are not usually treated or even identified. Objectives: The main study aim is to identify the prevalence of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and complicated perinatal grief at different stages of pregnancy following a prior gestational loss. Methods: This descriptive longitudinal study will be conducted with a twelve-month follow-up. The study variables addressed will include sociodemographic data (age, sex, education, marital status, employment status and obstetric history) together with clinical data on complicated perinatal grief and post-traumatic stress disorder scores. Results: The results obtained are expected to provide a new perspective on the healthcare approach to perinatal loss and subsequent pregnancy. Conclusions: We seek to optimise comprehensive healthcare in cases of pregnancy following previous perinatal loss and to evaluate options to minimise possible risks.

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  • Eloisa Fernández-Ordoñez & María González-Cano-Caballero & Cristina Guerra-Marmolejo & Eloísa Fernández-Fernández & Marina García-Gámez, 2021. "Perinatal Grief and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Pregnancy after Perinatal Loss: A Longitudinal Study Protocol," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-6, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:6:p:2874-:d:515115
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