Publications by authors named "Gabriela Kurz da Cunha"
Antenatal depression: Efficacy of a pre-post therapy study and repercussions in motor development of children during the first 18 months postpartum. Study: "Pregnancy care, healthy baby".
Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro Luciano Dias de Mattos Souza Jéssica Puchalski Trettim Mariana Bonati de Matos Karen Amaral Tavares Pinheiro Gabriela Kurz da Cunha
J Psychiatr Res
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effectiveness of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for treating antenatal depression and its impact on infant motor development at 3 and 18 months.
- Data was collected from 336 non-intervened women and 108 women receiving therapy, showing an 80% effectiveness in reducing major depressive episodes in the treatment group.
- Infants whose mothers received therapy scored higher in motor development tests compared to the control group, indicating positive effects on child development linked to maternal mental health interventions.
Brief cognitive behavioral therapy in pregnant women at risk of postpartum depression: Pre-post therapy study in a city in southern Brazil.
Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro Jéssica Puchalski Trettim Mariana Bonati de Matos Karen Amaral Tavares Pinheiro Ricardo Azevedo da Silva Gabriela Kurz da Cunha Fábio Monteiro da Cunha Coelho
J Affect Disord
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- Postpartum depression (PPD) significantly impacts many women and is often the first sign of future mood disorders; this study evaluated the effectiveness of preventive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for PPD.
- Pregnant women at risk for depression were split into a CBT therapy group and a control group, with results showing a higher prevalence of PPD in the risk group but no significant difference between groups; the OQ-45 scores decreased, indicating improvement during therapy.
- The study faced limitations, including a high refusal rate for treatment and lack of comparison with another therapy type, but concluded that brief CBT is effective in preventing PPD.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) and the perceived parental bonds among pregnant women in Pelotas, Brazil.
- Findings indicate that women who experienced higher paternal overprotection reported stronger MFA, while those in their first trimester, without a partner, or lacking support from the baby's father showed lower MFA scores.
- The research highlights the importance of the father's influence on women's emotional connections to their fetus, emphasizing that support and presence during pregnancy can enhance feelings of care and affection.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the severity of depression, and stressors among pregnant women in Brazil during their first and second trimesters.
- Women with varying levels of depressive symptoms had significantly increased odds of experiencing GAD, with severe symptoms leading to the highest risk.
- The research suggests the importance of implementing prevention strategies to enhance maternal mental health, which can positively impact infant development in the long run.
Background: The discussion on the safety of thimerosal-containing vaccines (TCVs) and their impact on child development it́s very relevant.
Methods: This is a cohort study with mother-child dyads who received prenatal care in the Unified Health System. The domains of motor, cognitive and language development were evaluated in children between 24 and 36 months of age.