B2066 - Antenatal interpersonal sensitivity depression and subsequent mother-infant relationship quality - 23/08/2013

B number: 
B2066
Principal applicant name: 
Dr Karen Raine (University of Sydney, Australia)
Co-applicants: 
Prof Karen Thorpe (Queensland University of Technology, ROW), Prof Philip Boyce (University of Sydney, Australia), Prof Nicole Letourneau (University of Calgary, ROW)
Title of project: 
Antenatal interpersonal sensitivity, depression and subsequent mother-infant relationship quality.
Proposal summary: 

The aim of this study is to examine the precision of perinatal depression screening, including interpersonal sensitivity, for identifying mother-infant relationship and maternal mental health problems that continue into or emerge in the second year of life.

The study will answer the research question: how much of the variance in mother-infant relational quality is explained by interpersonal sensitivity (IPSM) and perinatal depression secreening (EPDS) scores measured during pregnancy?

Date proposal received: 
Sunday, 11 August, 2013
Date proposal approved: 
Friday, 23 August, 2013
Keywords: 
Depression, Parenting, Growth Outcomes
Primary keyword: 
Mothers