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Risk Factors Flashcards

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  1. Which socioeconomic factor is most strongly associated with increased risk for perinatal depression?

    Answer: Low income and financial stress

    Low income and financial stress are among the strongest socioeconomic predictors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

  2. A client reports that her mother and sister both experienced postpartum depression. This elevates her risk primarily due to which factor?

    Answer: Genetic heritability of mood disorders

    Family history of depression reflects genetic heritability, which is a well-established biological risk factor for perinatal mood disorders.

  3. Which pregnancy complication is most associated with increased risk of perinatal anxiety disorders?

    Answer: Hyperemesis gravidarum

    Hyperemesis gravidarum, due to its severe physical symptoms and functional impairment, is significantly associated with increased perinatal anxiety and depression.

  4. Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy increases risk for perinatal mental health disorders primarily through which mechanism?

    Answer: Chronic trauma and toxic stress activation

    IPV activates the HPA axis and chronic stress response, leading to toxic stress that substantially elevates risk for PMAD.

  5. A nulliparous client at 32 weeks gestation expresses intense fear of childbirth. This is best described as a risk factor for which perinatal condition?

    Answer: Tokophobia-related anxiety and PTSD

    Severe fear of childbirth (tokophobia) is a recognized risk factor for perinatal anxiety, PTSD, and negative birth experiences.

  6. Which infant characteristic is a recognized risk factor for postpartum depression in the mother?

    Answer: Infant with medical complications or NICU admission

    NICU admission or infant medical complications significantly increase maternal stress and risk for postpartum depression.

  7. Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy is associated with increased PMAD risk primarily because it:

    Answer: Reduces social support and increases ambivalence about the maternal role

    Unplanned pregnancy often reduces social support, increases role ambivalence, and diminishes psychological preparedness, elevating PMAD risk.