Keogh, Edmund, Ayers, Susan and Francis, Harriet (2002) Does Anxiety Sensitivity Predict Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Following Childbirth? A Preliminary Report. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 31 (4). pp. 145-155.

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Abstract

The aim of the current study was to investigate whether prenatal levels of anxiety sensitivity would predict post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms following childbirth. A total of 40 women completed a series of self-report measures, including the Anxiety Sensitivity Index and the General Health Questionnaire at 36 weeks gestation. The women were followed-up 2 weeks postpartum with self-report measures of post-traumatic stress disorder, mood and birth experiences. Correlational analysis revealed that a combination of pre- and postnatal psychological factors as well as obstetric events was related to post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Regression analysis revealed that prenatal anxiety sensitivity predicted post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, suggesting that anxiety sensitivity may act as an important vulnerability factor in psychopathological responses to childbirth. Further investigation into this construct seems warranted.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	School of Psychology > Psychology
Depositing User:	Susan Ayers
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2012 15:40
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2012 11:53
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/13843

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