Anxiety and depressive disorders in pregnancy and postpartum in Quebec: a restrospective cohort study

Description

The project is a retrospective cohort study of individuals who gave birth in Quebec between 2013 and 2023, based on administrative data maintained by the Institut de la statistique du Québec. The study aims to determine the frequency of perinatal anxiety and depressive disorders in Quebec and the patterns of use of health services and associated pharmacological treatments during the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods (up to one year postpartum). It also aims to identify the populations most vulnerable to anxiety and depressive disorders and to better understand the relationship between perinatal anxiety and depressive disorders, service use, and maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Research Field

- Perinatology
- Obstetrics
- Mental health
- Mother and child health
- Epidemiologie
- Health services use

Research Supervisor

Amélie Boutin

Research Environment

Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval

The CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center is one of the largest French-speaking medical research center in North America. It is also the only center in Quebec whose work spans the entire continuum of life sciences, from conception to end-of-life care. Renowned nationally and internationally for its exceptional research teams and state-of-the-art facilities, the organization has built an enviable reputation through its outstanding achievements.

Dr Amelie Boutin's lab is part of the Reproduction, Mother and Youth Health (RMYH) Program. The RMYH program brings together internationally renowned research teams working in reproduction, neonatology, perinatal care, and pediatrics.

Her lab is also affiliated with the & Population Health and Optimal Health Practices (PHOHP) Program.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$25000 per year for 4 years.

The selected candidate will be required to commit to submitting competitive scholarship applications during their first year in their program.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Program progress award (S-1 to S-8)	8 x $525
Program progress award (S-9 to S-11)	3 x $200
Successful completion of Ph.D exam	$800
Submission of dissertation deposit before the end of the 12th semester	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$7,850

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $45,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Doctorate in Epidemiology

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$25000 per year for 4 years.

The selected candidate will be required to commit to submitting competitive scholarship applications during their first year in their program.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Program progress award (S-1 to S-8)	8 x $525
Program progress award (S-9 to S-11)	3 x $200
Successful completion of Ph.D exam	$800
Submission of dissertation deposit before the end of the 12th semester	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$7,850

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $45,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Doctorate in Public and Community Health

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$25000 per year for 4 years.

The selected candidate will be required to commit to submitting competitive scholarship applications during their first year in their program.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progress scholarship	1 x $2,000
Scientific communication scholarship	3 x $1,000
Publication scholarship	2 x $1,500 + 1 x $1,000
Data collection scholarship	1 x $3,000
Dissertation scholarship	1 x $3,000
Total	$15,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 2 years.

The selected candidate will be required to commit to submitting competitive scholarship applications during their first year in their program.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Epidemiology - Clinical Epidemiology with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 2 years.

The selected candidate will be required to commit to submitting competitive scholarship applications during their first year in their program.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Epidemiology with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 2 years.

The selected candidate will be required to commit to submitting competitive scholarship applications during their first year in their program.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Public Health with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 2 years.

The selected candidate will be required to commit to submitting competitive scholarship applications during their first year in their program.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Health
- Psychology
- Medecine
- Occupational Therapy
- Public and community health
- Nursing
- Biomedical Science
- Biology
- Statistic
- Epidemiology

Requirements and Conditions

- Hold a Master's degree in a relevant field (see the desired profile for more information, but other fields not listed but deemed relevant will also be considered)
- Have achieved excellent academic results during university studies
- Ability to conduct research within a multidisciplinary team
- Be motivated, rigorous, and autonomous
- Ability to communicate fluently in French and English, both orally and in writing
- Proficiency in scientific writing in English
- Basic knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics
- Knowledge of SAS or R

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Application Deadline

June 15, 2026

Find Out More

Amélie Boutin
Département de pédiatrie
amelie.boutin.2@ulaval.ca