Psychosomatic medicine
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Psychosomatic medicine · Apr 2014
Review Meta AnalysisVitamin D supplementation for depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The aim of this study was to review the effects of vitamin D supplementation on depressive symptoms in randomized controlled trials. Although low vitamin D levels have been observationally associated with depressive symptoms, the effect of vitamin D supplementation as an antidepressant remains uncertain. ⋯ Vitamin D supplementation may be effective for reducing depressive symptoms in patients with clinically significant depression; however, further high-quality research is needed.
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Psychosomatic medicine · Apr 2014
Observational StudyThe role of maternal attachment in the experience of labor pain: a prospective study.
To examine the influence of attachment dimensions and sociodemographic and physical predictors in the experience of labor pain. ⋯ The study findings suggest that perceived labor pain and anesthetic use are strongly associated with attachment, rather than demographic and physical factors. These data support the importance of understanding the experience of labor pain within an attachment theoretical framework.