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Published on: June 13, 2021
Anxiety and depression in mothers of newborns in intensive care units
Larissa Gouveia de Souza1, Viviane Cordeiro de Queiroz2, Smalyanna Sgren da Costa Andrade3
1Hospital Universitário Nova Esperança (HUNE). João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brasil.
Objective:
To evaluate the classification and factors associated with anxiety and/or depression in mothers of newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit and elaborate the nursing process after psychological testing.
Method:
A study conducted with 91 mothers of newborns in intensive care of northeastern maternity, through a Beck anxiety and depression characterization and inventory form.
Results:
Majority with severe anxiety (93.4%) and moderate depression (50.5%). There was statistical significance between anxiety with planned pregnancy (p=0.022) and vaginal delivery route (p=0.028), as well as depression with abortion (p=0.027) and mechanical ventilation (p=0.017).
Conclusion:
Route of delivery, unpaid occupation, income, kangaroo method adhering, supplementation, schooling, planned pregnancy, gestational age of birth and newborn weight impact emotional instability. Social support stands out as a protective factor for symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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