PSI Risk Factors and Prevention

Question 1

Which of the following is the strongest single predictor of postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

A personal history of depression or anxiety

Answer

Delivering via Cesarean section

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Being a first-time mother

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Having a male infant

Question 2

How does a history of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) relate to postpartum depression risk?

Accepted Answer

It significantly increases the risk because both involve hormonal sensitivity

Answer

It has no relationship to postpartum mood

Answer

It is protective against postpartum depression

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It only affects anxiety, not depression

Question 3

Which psychosocial risk factor is most consistently associated with perinatal depression?

Accepted Answer

Lack of social support

Answer

High household income

Answer

Urban residence

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Having a planned pregnancy

Question 4

What impact does intimate partner violence (IPV) have on perinatal mental health?

Accepted Answer

It significantly increases the risk of perinatal depression and anxiety

Answer

It has no documented mental health impact

Answer

It primarily affects physical health only

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It reduces stress by forcing the mother to seek help

Question 5

Financial stress and poverty during the perinatal period are associated with what outcome?

Accepted Answer

Higher rates of perinatal depression and reduced access to treatment

Answer

Lower rates of anxiety due to distraction

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No significant effect on perinatal mental health

Answer

Faster recovery from postpartum depression

Question 6

Thyroid dysfunction in the postpartum period can mimic or worsen symptoms of what condition?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum depression and anxiety

Answer

Postpartum psychosis exclusively

Answer

Birth trauma only

Answer

Perinatal OCD