The contribution of negative reproductive experiences and chronic medical conditions to depression and pain among Israeli women

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Abstract

This study of 302 Israeli women sought to investigate the associations among stressful reproductive experiences (e.g. fertility problems, abortions, and traumatic births), chronic medical conditions, pain, and depression. The specific aims of the study were to examine (1) the effect of stressful reproductive experiences, chronic medical conditions, and pain on depressive symptoms and (2) the effect of stressful reproductive experiences, chronic medical conditions, and depressive symptoms on pain. Our findings corroborate with previous studies demonstrating that depression and pain are two interrelated, but different phenomena, which have both common and distinct risk factors. The findings are discussed in the light of stress and adaptation theories that point to the long-term effects of stressful life events on emotional and physiological aspects such as depression and pain.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)82-94
Number of pages13
JournalPsychology, Health and Medicine
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2012

Keywords

  • childbirth experiences
  • depressive symptoms
  • pain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Applied Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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