Síntomas depresivos en el embarazo y factores asociados en pacientes de tres instituciones de salud de la ciudad de México
Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: "BackgroundDepression is a frequent condition in pregnancy, at least as frequentas it is among non-pregnant women. Studies on its prevalenceshow rates from 2% to 21% of major depression and 8% to 31% of depressive symptomatology. In Mexico, a prevalence of 22% has been estimated on the basis of a self-report scale. Risk factors for depression in pregnancy include previous history ofdepression, parental separation during childhood, single motherhood,not wishing to be pregnant, lack of social support and loweducational attainment.ObjectiveDue to the consequences of depression on pregnancy and to thescarce studies available in Mexico, the aim of this study was toexamine the presence of depression in pregnant women as well asthe risk factors associated with the latter.Material and methodsThree hundred pregnant women receiving ante-natal care were interviewed in the waiting rooms of three institutions (one thirdlevel hospital, a health center and a clinic specializing in women).The instrument included a scale of depression (CES-D) and thefollowing risk factors: previous depression symptoms, parentalseparation before the age of 11, possible depression and problematicalcohol consumption in expectant mothers parents, unplannedpregnancy and lack of social support..."
Authors: Ma. Asunción Lara, Claudia Navarro, Laura Navarrete, Alejandra Cabrera, Jesús Almanza, Francisco J. Morales, Francisco Juárez
Language: Spanish
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1483302453