B2970 - Prediction of occurrence of postnatal depression a study based on linked cohort data - 28/10/2017
B number:
B2970
Principal applicant name:
Fenglian Xu | University of Technology Sydney (Australia)
Co-applicants:
Title of project:
Prediction of occurrence of postnatal depression: a study based on linked cohort data
Proposal summary:
The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model for risk of depression in mothers after birth. The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children will be utilised to answer the research question âhow much percentage of postnatal depression can be predicted?â. The findings from this study will help health care professionals or policy makers develop and implement evidence-based preventive interventions. This project will benefit woman and her family by providing a greater understanding of the prevention of postpartum depression.
Date proposal received:
Wednesday, 11 October, 2017
Date proposal approved:
Saturday, 28 October, 2017
Keywords:
Mental health - Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognition, Mental health, Pregnancy - e.g. reproductive health, postnatal depression, birth outcomes, etc., Statistical methods, Birth outcomes, Linkage, Methods - e.g. cross cohort analysis, data mining, mendelian randomisation, etc., Statistical methods, postpartum, depression