Change in Women's Cognitive Functions during Maternity Cycle and Primary Cause for its Effect

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23593339
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Lifelong developmental nursing
• Research Institution: Juntendo University
• Principal Investigator: MASUDA Mieko 順天堂大学, 医療看護学部, 准教授 (70289916)
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 妊婦 / 褥婦 / 記憶 / 注意 / 縦断調査

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Many women are aware of a degradation of memory from their pregnancy to puerperium. Accordingly, a longitudinal study of cognitive functions and related causes was done from early pregnancy to the first month of the puerperium in order to bring to light women's cognitive functions throughout these periods, particularly change in memory, attention and any related causes. As a result, no clear degradation of visual memory, language memory, attentiveness or concentration was found from early pregnancy to the puerperium. In addition, women who experienced abnormalities during delivery showed a trend for degradation of attention and concentration during their puerperium.

Free Research Field

母性看護学・助産学