2021
Prenatal Stress Exposure and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Risk of Postpartum Alcohol Misuse Among Women Veterans
Holzhauer CG, Kroll-Desrosiers A, Kinney RL, Copeland LA, Bastian LA, Mattocks KM. Prenatal Stress Exposure and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Risk of Postpartum Alcohol Misuse Among Women Veterans. Women's Health Issues 2021, 31: 596-602. PMID: 34148828, PMCID: PMC10500562, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2021.05.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderMaternal post-traumatic stress disorderMaternal alcohol misuseAlcohol misuseWomen veteransStress exposurePostpartum periodMultisite prospective cohort studyPTSD diagnosisStress disorderMore stress exposureHigher AUDIT-C scoresProspective cohort studyAlcohol Use Disorders Identification TestAUDIT-C scoresSuch risk factorsPrenatal stress exposureDisorders Identification TestGreater stress exposureVeterans Affairs (VA) medical recordsPostpartum scoresCohort studyInfant outcomesMedical recordsRisk factors
2019
Rates and Correlates of Depression Symptoms in a Sample of Pregnant Veterans Receiving Veterans Health Administration Care
Kroll-Desrosiers AR, Crawford SL, Moore Simas TA, Clark MA, Bastian LA, Mattocks KM. Rates and Correlates of Depression Symptoms in a Sample of Pregnant Veterans Receiving Veterans Health Administration Care. Women's Health Issues 2019, 29: 333-340. PMID: 31105035, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2019.04.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEdinburgh Postnatal Depression ScaleEPDS scoresDepression symptomsPregnant veteransVeterans Health Administration (VHA) careVeterans Health Administration sitesMultivariable logistic regression modelGeneral pregnant populationSignificant depressive symptomsElectronic health record dataPostnatal Depression ScaleVeterans Affairs facilitiesHealth record dataLogistic regression modelsAntidepressant usePregnant populationActive duty servicePostpartum periodDecreased oddsDepression ScaleMedical conditionsDepressive symptomsPast diagnosisPrevalence estimatesHealth status
2010
Body Image and Body Satisfaction Differ by Race in Overweight Postpartum Mothers
Carter-Edwards L, Bastian LA, Revels J, Durham H, Lokhnygina Y, Amamoo MA, Ostbye T. Body Image and Body Satisfaction Differ by Race in Overweight Postpartum Mothers. Journal Of Women's Health 2010, 19: 305-311. PMID: 20113143, PMCID: PMC2834437, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexHigher mean body mass indexMean body mass indexBody discrepancyBody imageWeight loss interventionWeight loss programStunkard Figure Rating ScaleBody satisfactionAfrican AmericansAfrican American womenOverweight mothersLoss interventionPostpartum studiesLoss programMass indexPostpartum womenCurrent body imagePostpartum mothersPostpartum periodPostpartum weightHealthcare providersWhite womenRating ScaleWeight loss behaviors
2009
Active Mothers Postpartum A Randomized Controlled Weight-Loss Intervention Trial
Østbye T, Krause KM, Lovelady CA, Morey MC, Bastian LA, Peterson BL, Swamy GK, Brouwer RJ, McBride CM. Active Mothers Postpartum A Randomized Controlled Weight-Loss Intervention Trial. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2009, 37: 173-180. PMID: 19595557, PMCID: PMC2774935, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.05.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical activityWeight lossWeight loss intervention trialActive Mothers PostpartumPostpartum weight lossTelephone counseling sessionsImprovement of dietSustainable lifestyle changesHome-based interventionObese womenMothers postpartumSignificant group differencesIntervention trialsObstetric clinicsPostpartum periodIntervention groupIntervention participantsPhysical activity classesLifestyle changesCommunity postersControl groupWeight retentionSecondary analysisIntervention RCTsPostpartumBarriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle: insight from postpartum women
Carter-Edwards L, Østbye T, Bastian LA, Yarnall K, Krause KM, Simmons TJ. Barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle: insight from postpartum women. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2: 161. PMID: 19686601, PMCID: PMC2746232, DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-2-161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPostpartum womenMulti-dimensional natureHealthy lifestyleBarriers womenLife cycle changesLife balanceLife responsibilitiesSuch commitmentsPostpartum weight loss interventionWeight loss interventionUnique barriersComplex challengesTime availabilityLoss interventionPostpartum periodWeight managementHealthy behaviorsWeight retentionOwn healthFamily membersWeight lossWomenIntervention structureLifestyleSupport
2008
Active Mothers Postpartum (AMP): Rationale, Design, and Baseline Characteristics
Østbye T, Krause KM, Brouwer RJ, Lovelady CA, Morey MC, Bastian LA, Peterson BL, Swamy GK, Chowdhary J, McBride CM. Active Mothers Postpartum (AMP): Rationale, Design, and Baseline Characteristics. Journal Of Women's Health 2008, 17: 1567-1575. PMID: 19049350, PMCID: PMC2945831, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2007.0674.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive Mothers PostpartumBody mass indexBaseline characteristicsMothers postpartumWeight lossBaseline participant characteristicsPostpartum weight lossTelephone counseling sessionsTeachable momentStage of readinessPregnancy overweightStudy armsIntervention armMass indexYear postpartumIntervention trialsPostpartum womenBehaviour change interventionsPostpartum periodPrimary objectiveSecondary aimParticipant characteristicsPostpartumExercise behaviorWomen
2003
Interest in Healthy Diet and Physical Activity Interventions Peripartum among Female Partners of Active Duty Military
Østbye T, McBride C, Demark-Wahnefried W, Bastian L, Morey M, Krause KM, Brouwer R, Turner B. Interest in Healthy Diet and Physical Activity Interventions Peripartum among Female Partners of Active Duty Military. Military Medicine 2003, 168: 320-325. PMID: 12733678, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/168.4.320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight loss interventionHealthy dietWeight lossSustained weight lossFemale partnersActive duty soldiersPregnancy overweightPeripartum womenActive duty militaryExercise interventionPostpartum periodPhysical activityGeneral populationDuty soldiersEffective interventionsClear healthExercise behaviorInterventionOverweightOne-thirdTeachable momentWomenDietPopulationObese