Browsing by Autor "Emma Motrico"

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Instrumentos de evaluación de los eventos vitales estresantes en población española: Una revisión sistemática
(Servicio de Publicaciones, 2017) Emma Motrico; Maria Luisa Rodero‐Cosano; Javier Álvarez‐Gálvez; José A. Salinas-Pérez; Patrícia Moreno-Peral
ObjectiveThe aim of this research is to identify and analyze the measures for the assessment of stressful life events created/adapted for its use in Spanish adult population, published in national and international literature, with a focus on psychometric properties and its association with health measures.MethodsA systematic review was carried out to identify all instruments identified through searches of MEDLINE; ProQuest Health and Medical Complete; ProQuest Psychology Journals; PsycARTICLES; PsycINFO; Psicodoc; OpenSIGLE from inception until 31 January 2016. Two independent researchers assessed the eligibility criteria of all articles, subtracted data and assessed its psychometric properties.ResultsTwelve measures, which satisfied the inclusion criteria, were selected. The measures showed a large heterogeneity. Most of them did not include any information on its psychometric properties or needed to provide further data, since a few of them assessed its test-retest stability and/or internal structure. The questionnaires created or adapted by González de Rivera y Morena (1983), Sandín y Chorot (1987), Fernández y Mielgo (1992), Gracia y Herrero (2004), and Motrico et al. (2013) showed significant associations with health variables.DiscussionFurther research is needed to clarify the association of these instruments with mental and physical health measures, which would facilitate its clinical application. These results are very useful in order to select a measure for the assessment of stressful life events in clinical practice and research in Spain.
Multiple risk behaviour intervention to prevent depression in primary care
(Royal College of General Practitioners, 2020) Irene Gómez‐Gómez; Patrícia Moreno-Peral; Tomás Rodríguez López; Ana Clavería; Bárbara Oliván‐Blázquez; Ruth Martí‐Lluch; Joan Llobera; A. Fernández; Emma Motrico
Primary care is the most accessible service in the health system for patients. Hence primary care is the ideal setting for health education, promotion, and prevention interventions. This study will provide high-quality evidence about the effectiveness of multiple risk behaviour interventions over depression prevention.
Psychometric Properties of the Online Version of the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7): A Longitudinal Study in Pregnant and Postpartum Spanish Women
(Cologio Oficial de Psicólogos del Principado, 2024) Irene Gómez‐Gómez; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; María de la Fe Rodríguez Muñoz; Carmen Rodríguez-Domínguez; Diego Gómez‐Baya; Emma Motrico
Background: : The use of online questionnaires to assess common mental disorders such as perinatal anxiety has spread due to the proliferation of Internet-based psychological interventions and research. This study analyses the validity and reliability of the online version of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) in a sample of pregnant and postpartum Spanish women. Method:: A total of 3082 pregnant ( = 1260) and postpartum ( = 1822) women were recruited via the Internet and underwent three follow-up evaluations during a six-month period. Results:: A one-factor solution was assigned by Exploratory Factor Analysis and confirmed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis for both pregnant (CFI = 0.998; RMSEA = 0.035) and postpartum (CFI = 0.998; RMSEA = 0.038) women. The one-factor model showed strict invariance across groups. Validity was confirmed by assessing correlations between GAD-7, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and the 10-item Posttraumatic Stress Disorder checklist at three time points. The reliability coefficient was .92 for the two groups. Conclusions:: This study shows that the Spanish online GAD-7 version has good psychometric properties and can be used to assess anxiety symptoms during the perinatal period.
Psychometric Properties of the Online Version of the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7): A Longitudinal Study in Pregnant and Postpartum Spanish Women
(Cologio Oficial de Psicólogos del Principado, 2024) Irene Gómez‐Gómez; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; María de la Fe Rodríguez Muñoz; Carmen Rodríguez-Domínguez; Diego Gómez‐Baya; Emma Motrico
This study shows that the Spanish online GAD-7 version has good psychometric properties and can be used to assess anxiety symptoms during the perinatal period.
Sociodemographic profile associated with perinatal depression during the COVID-19 era
(2022) Katina Kovacheva; María de la Fe Rodríguez Muñoz; Diego Gómez‐Baya; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; Emma Motrico
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused an increase in perinatal depression. <bold/> The aim of this research was to identify which sociodemographic variables are related to the increase in perinatal depression due to the pandemic. In addition to estimating to what extent they predict perinatal depression, differentiating the prenatal and postnatal period. <bold>Methods</bold> : The sample consisted of 3,356 subjects, 1,402 in the prenatal period and 1,954 in the postnatal period. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was used to assess depressive symptomatology. A subset of 14 questions was included to collect demographic data. Items from the Spanish version of the Coronavirus Perinatal Experiences Survey were also included. <bold>Results</bold> : Experiencing the change of environment due to COVID-19 as negative and having a history of mental health predict perinatal depression, otherwise having higher education decreases the risk. In the prenatal stage having symptoms compatible with COVID-19 is a predictor of perinatal depression and having more than 3 years living together with the partner and being a housewife decreases the risk. In the postnatal stage being unemployed is a predictor of prenatal depression and being a first-time mother decreases the risk. <bold>Conclusions</bold> : This study highlights the relevance of sociodemographic status. It is essential to be aware of the risk factors of perinatal depression, to make adequate prevention and to create health policies to alleviate the consequences of the pandemic.
Sociodemographic profile associated with perinatal depression during the COVID-19 era
(2022) Katina Kovacheva; María de la Fe Rodríguez Muñoz; Diego Gómez‐Baya; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; Emma Motrico
<title>Abstract</title> Objective: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused an increase in perinatal depression. The aim of this research was to identify which sociodemographic variables are related to the increase in perinatal depression due to the pandemic. In addition to estimating to what extent they predict perinatal depression, differentiating the prenatal and postnatal period.Methods: The sample consisted of 3,356 subjects, 1,402 in the prenatal period and 1,954 in the postnatal period. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was used to assess depressive symptomatology. A subset of 14 questions was included to collect demographic data. Items from the Spanish version of the Coronavirus Perinatal Experiences Survey were also included.Results: Experiencing the change of environment due to COVID-19 as negative and having a history of mental health predict perinatal depression, otherwise having higher education decreases the risk. In the prenatal stage having symptoms compatible with COVID-19 is a predictor of perinatal depression and having more than 3 years living together with the partner and being a housewife decreases the risk. In the postnatal stage being unemployed is a predictor of prenatal depression and being a first-time mother decreases the risk.Conclusions: This study highlights the relevance of sociodemographic status. It is essential to be aware of the risk factors of perinatal depression, to make adequate prevention and to create health policies to alleviate the consequences of the pandemic.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perinatal Depression and Anxiety: A Large Cross-sectional Study in Spain
(Cologio Oficial de Psicólogos del Principado, 2022) Emma Motrico; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; Carmen Rodríguez-Domínguez; Irene Gómez‐Gómez; María de la Fe Rodríguez Muñoz; Diego Gómez‐Baya
The current study highlights the substantial increase in symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety, especially in postpartum women. Interventions for perinatal mental health should be a priority.
The role of infertility-related stress and sexist beliefs in anxiety symptoms in infertility couples
(Taylor & Francis, 2024) Carmen Rodríguez-Domínguez; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; Emma Motrico; Irene Gómez‐Gómez; Rosa Ostos-Serna; Alberto Armijo-Sánchez
It is necessary to continue identifying the predictors of anxiety symptoms in men and women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART), especially from a psychosocial perspective. For this reason, this study evaluated a mediation model that demonstrates the effect of various stressors related to infertility, as well as the variables of sex, age, social support, and sexist beliefs, on anxiety symptoms. The sample of this cross-sectional study consisted of 215 infertility patients (146 women and 69 men) undergoing ART and residing in Spain. The Inventory of Infertility Problems (FPI) was used, which measures five stressors related to infertility (social, sexual and relationship concerns, rejection of a child-free lifestyle and need for parenthood). The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (ASI) were also used. Being women and perceiving less social support was associated with higher anxiety symptoms, due to the mediated effect of social, sexual and relationships concerns. Higher levels of sexist beliefs were related to greater concern about the relationship, greater rejection of a childless lifestyle and greater need for parenting. This pioneering research in Spain identifies factors predisposing to anxiety in ART patients. This evidence should be considered in infertility research and clinical practice.
Validation of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener (GAD-7) in Cypriot Pregnant and Postpartum Women
(Research Square (United States), 2022) Paris Vogazianos; Emma Motrico; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; Andri Christoforou; Eleni Hadjigeorgiou
Abstract Background: Anxiety is increasingly acknowledged as a common mental health issue during the perinatal period. Its prevalence as well as the associated adverse effects constitute screening imperative. This study evaluates the psychometric properties and underlying factor structures of a Greek version of GAD-7 among pregnant and postpartum women (up to 6 months) in Cyprus.Methods: This study was conducted from June to December 2020. A total of 457 Cypriot women in the perinatal period (222 pregnant and 235 postpartum) were surveyed. The assessment included anxiety (GAD-7) and depression (EPDS), and psychosocial factors related with anxiety. The internal consistency and factor structure of GAD-7 were evaluated using reliability coefficients, Cronbach’s Alpha and McDonald's Omega, and factor analysis, both Exploratory as well as Confirmatory. Results: GAD-7 demonstrated good internal consistency (α = 0.907; Ω = 0.909). Horn's parallel analysis indicated a single factor as the most appropriate. EFA for a single factor gave KMO = 0.917 and Bartlett’s sphericity test, p < 0.001. CFA using the standard ML method indicated a good model fit, χ 2 = 21.207, p = 0.096; CFI = 0.999; SRMR = 0.027. More studies are needed to determinate the cut-off point and the maximisation of the scale’s sensitivity and specificity in pregnant and postpartum Greek Cypriot womenConclusions: GAD-7 is a valid and reliable measure and healthcare professionals should utilize GAD-7 as a standard instrument for the screening of anxiety symptoms in pregnant and postpartum Greek Cypriot women.
Validation of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener (GAD-7) in Cypriot Pregnant and Postpartum Women
(Research Square (United States), 2022) Paris Vogazianos; Emma Motrico; Sara Domínguez‐Salas; Andri Christoforou; Eleni Hadjigeorgiou
Abstract Background Anxiety is increasingly acknowledged as a common mental health issue during the perinatal period. Its prevalence as well as the associated adverse effects constitute screening imperative. This study evaluates the psychometric properties and underlying factor structures of a Greek version of GAD-7 among pregnant and postpartum women (up to 6 months) in Cyprus. Methods This study was conducted from June to December 2020. A total of 457 Cypriot women in the perinatal period (222 pregnant and 235 postpartum) were surveyed. The assessment included anxiety (GAD-7) and depression (EPDS), and psychosocial factors related with anxiety. The internal consistency and factor structure of GAD-7 were evaluated using reliability coefficients, Cronbach’s Alpha and McDonald's Omega, and factor analysis, both Exploratory as well as Confirmatory. Results GAD-7 demonstrated good internal consistency (α = 0.907; Ω = 0.909). Horn's parallel analysis indicated a single factor as the most appropriate. EFA for a single factor gave KMO = 0.917 and Bartlett’s sphericity test, p < 0.001. CFA using the standard ML method indicated a good model fit, χ 2 = 21.207, p = 0.096; CFI = 0.999; SRMR = 0.027. More studies are needed to determinate the cut-off point and the maximisation of the scale’s sensitivity and specificity in pregnant and postpartum Greek Cypriot women Conclusions GAD-7 is a valid and reliable measure and healthcare professionals should utilize GAD-7 as a standard instrument for the screening of anxiety symptoms in pregnant and postpartum Greek Cypriot women.