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21-03-2024 | Original Article

Exploring parenthood in first episode of psychosis: the potential role of the offspring in the outcome of women

Authors: Alexandre Díaz-Pons, Marina Soler-Andrés, Víctor Ortiz-García de la Foz, Nancy Murillo-García, Angel Yorca-Ruiz, Rebeca Magdaleno Herrero, Sergio Castaño-Castaño, Alexandre González-Rodríguez, Esther Setién-Suero, Rosa Ayesa-Arriola

Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health

Abstract

Purpose

The study aimed to explore the role of parenthood at first episode of psychosis (FEP) on recovery, with a focus on potential sex differences.

Methods

Sociodemographic, clinical, and neurocognitive information was considered on 610 FEP patients form the PAFIP cohort (Spain). Baseline and three-year follow-up comparisons were carried out. Chi-square tests and ANCOVA analysis were performed controlling for the effect of age and years of education.

Results

Men comprised 57.54% of the sample, with only 5.41% having offspring when compared to 36.29% of women. Parenthood was related to shorter duration of untreated illness (DUI) in women with children (12.08 months mothers vs. 27.61 months no mothers), showing mothers better premorbid adjustment as well. Childless men presented the worst premorbid adjustment and the highest cannabis and tobacco consumption rates. Mothers presented better global cognitive function, particularly in attention, motor dexterity and executive function at three-year follow-up.

Conclusions

Diminished parental rates among FEP men could be suggested as a consequence of a younger age of illness onset. Sex roles in caregiving may explain the potential role of parenthood on premorbid phase, with a better and heathier profile, and a more favorable long-term outcome in women. These characteristics may be relevant when adjusting treatment specific needs in men and women with and without offspring.

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Title: Exploring parenthood in first episode of psychosis: the potential role of the offspring in the outcome of women
Authors: Alexandre Díaz-Pons
Marina Soler-Andrés
Víctor Ortiz-García de la Foz
Nancy Murillo-García
Angel Yorca-Ruiz
Rebeca Magdaleno Herrero
Sergio Castaño-Castaño
Alexandre González-Rodríguez
Esther Setién-Suero
Rosa Ayesa-Arriola
Publication date: 21-03-2024
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01457-x

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Exploring parenthood in first episode of psychosis: the potential role of the offspring in the outcome of women

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