DEPRESSION IN PREGNANT WOMEN CARED FOR IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.69308

Keywords:

Depression Disorder, Pregnancy, Nursing, Primary Health Care, Mental Health.

Abstract

Objective: To identify the presence of depression in pregnant women accompanied by the
prenatal care program in Primary Health Care.
Method: A descriptive and exploratory study with a quantity-qualitative approach that was
performed in two stages: application of the Beck Depression Inventory and semi-structured
interview. The data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and content analysis.
Results: The Beck Depression Inventory showed that, of the 67 interviewed pregnant women,
22 (33%) had depressive symptoms, 14 (64%) had mild to moderate depression, and two
(9%) had severe depression. Two topics emerged from the interview: Gestational period
experience, and Nursing consultation and prenatal mental health approach.
Conclusion: The study showed that depression during pregnancy is frequent. Prenatal nursing
consultation can be an opportunity for depression detection and early diagnosis and for
improved care of the pregnant woman.

Author Biography

Iácara Santos Barbosa Oliveira, Libertas Faculdades Integradas Faculdade Atenas

Enfermeira, mestre em Saúde Pública pela EERP/USP

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Published

2020-08-03

How to Cite

Silva, B. A. B. da, Rosa, W. de A. G., Oliveira, I. S. B., Rosa, M. G., Lenza, N. de F. B., & Silva, V. L. Q. (2020). DEPRESSION IN PREGNANT WOMEN CARED FOR IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.69308

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Vol. 25 (2020)

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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