[Sociodemographic factors associated with depression in pregnant adolescents]
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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
Published on: June 13, 2021
L A Villanueva1, M M Pérez-Fajardo, L Fernando Iglesias
1Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, México.
Abstract:
The objective of this study is to determine the frequency of depression among pregnant adolescents and explore the potential risk factors associated to the depression. The sample comprised 59 pregnant teenagers recruited from the Program for Pregnant Adolescents in the Hospital General "Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez". All subjects completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and a sociodemographic and medical questionnaire. The frequency of depression was 39%. Sociodemographic correlates of depression were not identified using ratios and 95% confidence limits. Results indicate that the depression is common among pregnant teenagers. Adequate prenatal cares including screening for depression symptoms and development of treatment programs for affected pregnant adolescents are of particular importance for young mothers. In further studies is necessary to explore the impact of family environment.
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