Psychological impact of Placenta Accreta Spectrum disorders (PAS) and risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A cross-sectional study.

Gonçalo FreitasAna Lúcia RamosPedro Viana PintoAna Paula MachadoHenrique SalgadoMiguel BragançaMarina Moucho

Published in: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology (2024)

Given the high morbidity and mortality described in women with PAS, the risk of PTSD should be acknowledged, motivating early intervention to prevent the development of severe and potentially chronic symptoms. Supportive measures and psychiatric and/or psychological follow-up should be promptly implemented, ideally by multidisciplinary teams.

Keyphrases

social support
posttraumatic stress disorder
sleep quality
randomized controlled trial
mental health
depressive symptoms
physical activity
early onset
drug induced
risk factors