Risk of depression during pregnancy in usual risk antenatal care
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6463.3964Keywords:
Depression; Pregnancy; Prenatal Care; Primary Health Care; Nursing; Obstetric NursingAbstract
Objective: to identify the risk of depression during pregnancy among pregnant women receiving routine prenatal care and the associated factors. Method: a cross-sectional study, carried out with 201 pregnant women, in a routine prenatal clinic of a university maternity hospital. Data were collected using an electronic form containing a characterization instrument and the Escala de Risco de Depressão na Gravidez (Depression during Pregnancy Scale). The dependent variable was the risk of depression during pregnancy. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating the Odds Ratio and using the Chi-square and Fischer’s Exact tests. Results: among the participants, 68.2% had a higher risk of depression during pregnancy. There was a statistically significant association between a higher risk of depression during pregnancy and occupation (p=0.04), that is, unemployment (OR=2.00) doubled the risk of depression. Conclusion: the high prevalence of the risk of depression during pregnancy indicates the necessity of planning, prioritizing, and integrating mental health into prenatal health services, especially in the primary healthcare environment, by health managers and policymakers.Downloads
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2023-07-21
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Risk of depression during pregnancy in usual risk antenatal care. (2023). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 31, e3964. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6463.3964